Purchase price: $137,500 Cash invested: $1,500 Sale price: $155,000 Helped a friend stop a foreclosure on her Mother's home and recoup some of the money that was stolen from her.

My aim is to transition from a traditional 8 to 5 job to working for myself on my own terms.

Account ClosedI get what you're saying on the windows.

Both can be quite expensive over a year and you want to be very clear on what those are, what they cover, etc before you purchase.

You don't want to rely on your tenants for WiFi service, it's not a good idea.

Is looking online at sites like LoopNet sufficient? 

If they provide sketchy information, deny their application and move on.

But I am still not decided on strategy or market.

I've seen lights flicker on and off without anyone being in the house.

Dial in the credibility on your site.