Be careful here; as entrepreneurs we all suffer from the fact we see opportunity on every corner.

First off, the bank doesn't really care about who is listed as long as they are the primary listed on the insurance. 

(OR, once I've reached $1-2M in net worth I can cash out and live off an annuity.)Not sure if I'm thinking about that right, but that seems like the two primary "paths" -- not that they aren't interrelated, but it's relevant because it dictates how much of an appreciation play / vs / cash flow play you're going for.I'm 30, I'd love to make "the plan" to hit "the goal" at 50, that seems achievable, but I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around those 2 paths/end goals and how to "SWOT" the routes for achievability.

Mostly the big cities of course, Vancouver, Toronto, Sydney, Auckland, etc so do be careful what you buy.

It gives you a good chance of an out.

Right now I'm working on renovating hallway areas of an 8 story condo building and we will be removing (or creating) surplus materials - 8" stained/unpainted egg-and-dart crown molding, chair rails, and more than 200 light fixtures, - all in good condition.

I have a great lady, I give her basic info about the property, she gives me ~3 options with the price and coverage I am looking for (and am required to have) and I fill out one application, she takes care of the rest.YMMV

Additionally, it was an epic moment using the knowledge of an iconic BP figure, like Brandon, to jump start a negotiation back up and ultimately close on a deal.

Detailed annual expenses include:  vacancy rates, specific tax rate, 10% for property management, liability insurance, sewer, electric and gas, snow and lawn care.   

@Jessica Chow Unpermitted work is common in CA, if they don’t like to pay for it, on to the next buyer. 80% of the buyers in CA will not care about permits, to other states its the other way around probably.