Keep the grand and put it towards your rentals.

The Galveston installation took them a few return visits to add longer screws and such before they passed our state storm windstorm code inspection, but they kept coming until it worked.The jobs weren't quite as tidy as a more pricey company we used for a prior property, but we don't mind doing a bit of cosmetic touch-up to save a grand or so.

First tenants we had (mother, adult daughter, two teenage grand daughters) skipped out during one weekend. 

Currently looking at Opera towers, Grand, 1200 Brickell which are few buildings that allow daily rentals. 

I know we hit some grand slams buying the notes from the thrift as they did not want to bring the asset on their books at that time.

Although, who knows, Aberdeen is now rated as some wonderful , fast-growing retirement town for Seattle burn outsits a familial property.. was owned by my wifes grand parents my wife is 4th generation from Puget Island..

One geographic challenge is the Rio Grande River right through the middle of the area.

First, they’re only going to make a couple grand on the deal and second, it is YOUR job to run numbers and do your due dilligence.

If you're someone who can save a significant amount, like 50 grand or even 20 grand a year, buying a house might not be the best move for you.

Keep in mind a license is not free and requires a couple grand in fees.