The newbies tend to under compensate for contingencies, under renovate or over renovate, make bad color choices, take too long, have contractor issues, want to do it all themselves, manage contractors poorly, and on and on.

Positing a 10K safe return vs a 10k riskier return is an easy choice.

Lowes give a choice of this or 5% off.

Paying rent is not a choice, and most states prohibit tenants from withholding.I also had a tenant that faked a robbery, claiming the rent money was stolen from the house.

Obviously, newer homes are the "safest" bet because they will likely not need any major CapEx expenditure.What's the oldest property you would consider investing in for rental property before major systems (electrical, plumbing, etc.) become a major liability and expense?

I absolutely am to the point where I believe this broker is not a friend; but I am knee deep at this point and want to take the safest route.

A choice between a "guru" and "just do it" is no choice at all!

I try to copy it and get a choice of Clip or couple other choices.

It was only fun because 1) I was there by choice and, 2) I think I got off on the fact that I was out there for a few days and was alive with all my extremities intact, and 3) hot shower and couch and stuff when I got home was like a religious experience!

No matter which choice you go with (unless you can think of one I missed), it's either a negative reflection on the cop, his department or the system as a whole.