You just increased your net worth by almost 50k, get additional monthly cashflow while your tenants are paying your self eliminating debt down and you enjoy some nice tax benefits.

I really enjoy the science vs art part of it, seeing consumers improve over time, vs fall-back behavior.  

My goal here is to break even on cash flow the first 3-5 years, with gradual income increases, and enjoy owning a beautiful property in an amazing location, holding it while it increases in value, and any increase in income serves us well over the duration of our ownership.Your thoughts?

Basements around here usually have problems which are costly to remedy.Now, I was watching a video of replacement of a drain pipe under a slab house.

Oh my gosh Nathan, I just watched the video.

I'm sure I would enjoy the "job" of flying but at this point I'm just questioning my future and whether or not that would be a wise decision.  

To watch unemployment, appreciation and rental trends are other tools that seem to be highly used by those with experience...I would think that because so many people do this for a living that they would have that kind of information readily available to people like me...aside from the ones who want to sell a class, a book or their own properties. 

I enjoy many outdoor activities (running, biking, surfing, and skiing) as well as traveling.  

I would suggest watching as many podcasts as possible, great info and lots of topics and check out the forums! 

Enjoy the community, BP is great!