We're hoping to appeal to the military population, but as you said Kevin, no luck so far. 

No problem @Cody Bjugan. 

If the renovation cost makes the total purchase creep up very close to the new build, I think it's a no brainer. 

A mentor can accelerate your growth, no matter what level you're currently at.

If you continue to house hack, I see no reason why you should sell the property.If you did a 1031 exchange, are you able to cashflow greater and/or target a better an area with higher appreciation rates? 

Let's call it 10% to be conservative.

Second question is the home in in a poa “he pays no dues and it’s not active was just placed when the house was built in 1990, which means technical short term rentals aren’t allowed.

Pleasure introducing myself to this community and let me know if you have any plans to come to Dubai soon and we could meet up for a coffee or a call!

Feedback appreciated.This models an investor I heard about on BiggerPockets called Chad Carson in the Small & Mighty Real-Estate investor.

I have attended several "cattle calls" and still had the wholesaler calling the next day begging for an offer.