She grew up in a time before the American materialistic life style existed.

As I continue learning about REI, what I'm thinking more and more is that what is maybe the single biggest factor in profitable investing is given surprisingy little attention.

He went on to mention that he raised the rents to just under $15 below market rate, and got the tenant to sign a 3 year lease if they would agree to allow a remodel (which he gave them a selection styles to pick from).Thus, he was able to significantly accelerate the asset stabilization process from the very beginning by increasing rents, remodeling, and getting new leases.What's your success, failure, or near casualty that you escaped? 

Investing is all relative...for example, I'll take a B-class property that breaks even every month over a C-Class property that cash flows $600/mo. because it works better for my plan and style...the point is that any rules about returns are crap. 

I therefore hope to give back as much as possible to fellow members as I continue to gain experience in the world of REI.Thanks for reading, and happy Tuesday!

I am working on making this something to supplement my retirement and pass on to my kids to continue.

My friend continued to pay the mortgage for a few months with what little savings she had, but unfortunately depleted all of her savings before serving them with an eviction notice last summer.

It would be my dream to help it continue to grow, like my Grandmother did for me!

Should I continue to invest in the market that I know, but is now a long distant investment?  

Continue the eviction process you started with the notice.