On the other hand, solid wood floors would probably pay for themselves if I didn't have to swap out carpet maybe twice or three times, and they are pretty impervious to dog smell and urine.Are there any thoughts on what kind of finish out to do if i plan on holding the place for 20 years and if the rest of the build is probably above average in quality?

@Steven ClarkMaybe you guys can swap Pinterest recipes and have a cookout too .

I am in Arizona as well, maybe we can connect sometime in person and swap knowledge.

I have to wonder if he invested in the credit default swaps?

Also, constantly replacing tile is a bit more difficult in comparison to vinyl, where I can swap them out every few years.Lastly, what are some popular colors everyone is using for the Kitchen and the Living/Bed rooms?

The industry calls it "swap til you drop!"

If I'm going to be some crazy shlepp that lives off of flea markets and swap fests, then I can dodge the entire system, but I honestly wouldnt' do that.

I put 17 lin feet of prefab formica in a rental a couple weeks ago for $113 with tax, if it gets bad I just swap it for that money.

I've been reading a lot about purchasing RE with self-directed IRAs. This topic intrigues me, but I'm concerned about all of the restrictions, particularly regarding prohibited transactions and disqualified person...

Thanks for the eye opening idea, the new house is next to my son's school, so I have not thought about renting the existing home and swap later.