Get with people who have boldly stepped into deals that will significantly improve your financial position and learn from them.

I heard some of the help given to small businesses right now includes something on Improvement of Investment Property Law so that landlords can hire more contractors now and help the economy.

Seeking some suggestions on how to best update this backyard to improve the space and make it more functional.

I normally am pretty aggressive at fixing up houses and doing improvements. 

The place I bought was badly under-managed, with lots of "low-hanging" opportunities for improvement.

I bought a total gym and putit in my living room, so I use it while I listen to bigger pockets or and audio bookI have also read again Rich Dad Poor Dad, the Richest man in Babylon, Think and Grow Rich among othersI also agree that is hard to derail since we have kids in the house all day and they need attention also, but I allow myself to get off track from my self improvement routines because I can get back on track after a day off.I think it is great to hear from other people, it gives me motivation to keep going!!

All foundation cracks should be sealed with epoxy injection.The grade along the front and rear foundation walls is low and needs to be improved so water flows away from the foundation.

Add capital improvements to that (increases your basis) then subtract depreciation (decreases your basis). 

Would taking money out of your IRA in order to pay down a debt, in order to improve your DTI, be a wise move?

It has evolved over time and will hopefully continue to change/improve as I get feedback and run across better examples from other syndicators.Best of Luck!