I do plan to manage it myself, at least to start.

The plan is to create an Excel sheet where I could plug the basics into a formula and it would give me a side-by-side view of how the investment looks with each fund option. 

The optimal plan of action is determined by your personal objectives, level of risk tolerance, and state of the market.Good luck!

Hi all, In 2014 our apt building was set fire by arson following a shooting 1 floor below our apt.

Then it actually is a solid plan to mimic the rain by spraying a hose around the house.

But you need floor plans, I recommend finding a local engineer and talking to them a lot of times they know plenty of good flexible draftsmen and they’ll come in handy when it comes to getting your engineer stamp on the plans - and just know new construction varies.

I am planning on doing floors, bathrooms, new AC, and other things so most of the house is getting fixed up.

If the numbers you’re hearing were from a property manager and you’re planning to do it yourself you will do much better than what you heard it was doing in the past :)

Our goal in investing is long term benefits (we would like to plan for retirement and helping our kids get started as adults), also plan to gain passive income, maybe gain one property every other year or so. 

Both told me that their department doesn't do environmental studies on properties, and suggested to talk to the Planning & Zoning / Developmental Service.