Day by day goes by and I have to ask, and then told to be patient and I'll get it "tomorrow".

My 9-5 does not provide the satisfaction that REI provides, but we don't have anywhere near the cash-flow or equity to quit (wife included). 

But teachers unlike so many other jobs is alot more rewarding most people do not get the satisfaction of feeling they are helping kids etc. 

However, there must be a great deal of satisfaction with being on the creation/building side of things. 

Sometimes you just have to be patient and persevere.

Is the satisfaction from mastering this skill greater or less than the heartache and stress you may endure?

In fact, we're seeing quite a few great deals from other sources.So I would add that if you want something very specific, you have to be patient or pay market.Congrats on your deal.

Irvington has not and will not because there are too many distressed areas and it's not big like Newark to be able to withstand the amount of distressed versus a market level.You will always have people wanting to get out from any area, you can't take that as a sign what the area is,  and yes Irvington isn't an upper class area and you might have some people not wanting to deal with it, but for any investor that can handle anything more than just sitting comfortable in office and just taking out rent checks from your mail box, if you gave a good deal there Grab it, screen your tenants be patient and you'll make beautiful money.that brings me to the other point it is hard to find a good deal these days even in Irvington THE PRICES HAVE IN FACT GONE UP TREMENDOUSLY Over the past 3 years just like the other cities. check the history online you'll be shocked on the gtowth Irington had  just in the past few years 

These permits are used when you live in the home, and want to rent out the entire home from time to time, OR if you only want to rent out part of the home ie. a room or guest house on the property.Link to more info on COA regulationsBee Cave: no restrictions on STRsBuda:permit requiredmust demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Director of Planning that the unit and property do not have any outstanding issues related to taxes or building, electrical, plumbing, fire, health, housing, police, planning, noise, or code enforcement provisionsmust provide proof of insurance and payment of hotel occupancy tax annuallyCedar Park: no restrictions on STRsDripping Springs:no restrictions on STRsDriftwood:driftwood is an unincorporated area, thus there are no restrictions on STRsFredericksburg:permit requiredSTR's permitted in some zoning districts but not all, link to more infoClick here to view the complete STR ordinance.Fredericksburg is in the process of revising their STR ordinance, for more information on proposed changes, click here.Georgetown:no restrictions on STRsJonestown:​STRs are only permitted in the STR Overlay Districtevents are not permitted on siteresidence may not house more than 15 people at a timeLink to more detailsKyle:no restrictions on STRsLago Vista: must apply for an STR permit if the property is located in any of the following zoning districts: R-1, R-O, RR-A, R-2link to zoning mapSTRs must have two parking spots per dwelling, no street parkingLink to more detailsLakeway: maximum of 25 single family homes can be used as STRs currently, there is a 2 year waiting list to get a permit there's no limit for permits for condosLeander: Vacation rentals are currently classified as hotels within the City of Leander.

Day by day goes by and I have to ask, and then told to be patient and I'll get it "tomorrow".