I am debating m2m or year long.

I would not be surprised to see security deposits disappear completely in ten years or so.some of my clients in MS  years ago got away from this and simply charged a 500 or 1000 dollar non refundable move in fee.so at the end of the lease there was not this big debate about the security deposit.. tenant new they had nothing coming back and landlord mitigated whatever turn over costs with the on refundable move in fee.. 

I'm not going to go into the debate about whether the US or Thailand/Asia is "better".

I'm debating whether to go stainless steel appliances with laminate counters, or get the granite counters and do white appliances (white would go better with color scheme of paint job than black)The property is a two story, 2/1.5 condo 980 sq ft. 

Getting a college degree is something that has been a matter of great debate these last few years; I've seen success from those who have one, and just as often as those who don't.

Team, The whole discussion on buying real estate under the LLC has its own merits while again debatable. 

I may get to that but I am debating going back to this one first.

I am debating on whether I should focus on paying off the houses early or just continue adding property?

@Lindsay Diven the LLC debate is a hot one on BP.

Going along with your point, I've been debating getting one renovated studio/1 BR condo in a trendier/more central part of NYC vs. getting a much cheaper one (or two) a 20 min. commuter train ride away in New Jersey.