"Don't buy old houses that are money pits, stick with stuff that's less than 40 years old."

Figures Google would stick their fingers in this pie eventually.

Stick with a one-year lease.

There is also an acre lot and garage and the price point is well below any equivalent newer trailers or stick built homes of similar size in the area (probably 50% of their value).

We stick to the 1960's inventory, which is easier to work on, but I totally agree cash flow as in "replace my W2" is a myth, it is necessary and also better to re-invest cash into asset upgrades. 

Your advice is stick with bonds.Do what you want, but do fix your assumptions on appreciation.

But I have learnt a lot from their group and I have had very in depth technical conversations which is why I am sticking up for them.

Otherwise, stick to what you know.

Real Estate will sharpen your instincts and make you stronger but you definitely have to stick with it.

You could let her know that you are too small to make reasonable accomodation if the stairs become an issue, but probably not worth it.As far as rent to income ratio, this is something you should set before you start taking applications, then stick to your standards.