We just saw the Rivers Casino breaking ground on a new hotel that will be accompanied by a major upcoming development called the "Esplanade" transforming Pittsburgh's North Shore. 

I don't see a major problem.

They make money on the majority of the policies they provide.

This a network of a few thousand highly skilled Brokers specializing in the commercial / investment world, the vast majority of whom own investment property.Best wishes

I personally feel the graduates of ivy leagues have a major leg up in that world and I have better odds in real estate. 

First off, they shouldn't say no credit checks if they're going to check credit; that's just wrong.The majority of lenders will run your credit because it is the best indicator of what kind of borrower you will be. 

Only major surprise so far has been a leaking chimney and old termite damage.

Have you investigated the FHA 203k loan product?

"nothing productive takes place in a mancave" NO IDEA where she gets that from!

They should have all expenses other than major expenses that are likely depreciated and not that often.Can you elaborate on the pile of receipts that you are going through?