Atleast That way you’d know they are atleast smart enough to type or use the internet 

But I was determined to be successful and I knew that I need to invest my money instead of blowing it like most 18 year olds would do.It was those same friends who now have no career, do not own a home and are just working at a fast food place at the age of 26.Vs.Me making smart decision with financing, under standing the value in RE, starting to invest in RE at 18, getting my RE license at 20, being named one of the top 30 agents under the age of 30 in the world for Coldwell Banker, and working my butt off to paid off my house, flip about 5 houses a year and have 2 buy and holds properties.*** I think I remember saying once to them, you laugh now but this is just the beginning... they especially laughed when I told them I bought a junky trailer.I wish I would have known about BP back then, I would have love to see where I would be now if I could hear from @Brandon Turner, @David Greene, @Scott Trench & the lovely and frugally miss @Mindy Jensen at the age of 18 when I started all this.

I was a mortgage broker overseas and in some cases that would be a smart move so first go to a professional and get consolation for this deal, second why not expend instead.?

Gotta love law makers: they continue to underestimate the creativity and resourcefulness of a very smart group of folks (REIs)!

@Samuel Chua Landlord #1 was smart and negotiated a higher rent than Landlord #2.

If it's your personal residence doing radon testing is a smart move.2) I have never seen sellers back out during that period but technically it could happen although unlikely.

I use the accounting software in my property management software, Smart Property Systems. 

But still be smart enough to have enough reserves to cover any expenses for your current rental

it's smart to think of the downside risk as well as the upside.From my experience intermingling of family finances in this way is not a good idea.There's got to be other ways for you to get started?

@Barry Ruby, you are exactly right that only FEMA isn't keeping there "flood risk" current (likely more people and properties are exposed to risk, however only the smart carry flood insurance. 90 percent of those flooded in both Harvey and Florance didn't have flood coverage because they thought they were safe since they were not required to carry flood insurance by their lender Cost of flood insurance for areas that are not required can be as low as $62.50 a month maybe even lower.