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Especially if rates go up and/or values go back a bit.I don't think there is risk over the long haul, I think there is refinancing risk in the short term.

I prefer to focus on growing my portfolio as a whole and investing for the long haul.

For example, my wife likes to frame discussions about purchasing something (a book, toy, or anything) as, "we should invest" in a new... 

He's a general contractor but he and his crew will fix, haul or clean anything.  

A key is to FOCUS and not go after each new shiney toy that you come across.

Phase 11) Remove sub floor and replace2) Demo drywall on ceilings3) Replace insulation4) Inspect roof(repair as needed)5) Repair floor joists6) Test electrical, update outlets and switches.7) Upgrade electrical panel for additional A.C. units.8) Install new rough in plumbing for bathroom.9) Rough in electrical, install lights for bathrooms and GFI''s10) Install new sub flooring in bathroom11) Install tub12) Tear down paneling in wall and make ready for dry wall.13) Tear out closet floor and replace.14) Remove all debris and haul away.Will be completed by Friday.

So you get the house you want because you made a strong competitive offer with purchase financing that got the job done reliably and quickly, and then you're in your permanent financing for the long haul. 

I am in this for the long haul and I am building that buyers list all the time.

We found a great scrap metal guy that way - he is the first one we call now and he hauls off a lot of the bulky junk for free, including the cruddy old appliances.Andy