They asked my permission first, and told me the installer could place a bracket on the flat roof and secure it with the weight of a few cinder blocks.

Hand them printed application and credit inquiry form on that you write you need w-2 and year to date paycheck, names/ages of all occupants, breed /weight of pets, bank statement attached.

As a previous Sub, HVAC-R contractor, and a current Sr.level tech, it's my experience that any contractor worth his or her weight, will not work for less than 25-50% up front, in my field (HVAC-R), the high end rarely covers material. 

Only consider the comps closest to your property...weight the ones on the same block the most! 

FHA was my first idea but I haven't given serious consideration to using my overseas income as weight to throw around.

(if you don't drive to work then just use a Walkman to listen to them as you commute to work).MILLIONAIRE LESSON #3) Now I was tempted to put this lesson as number one on the list because I feel it has equal weight as my first couple lessons.

Once I have established some funds, I can then gradually start looking into investments that offer the benefits of cash flow.

Have an action plan for what kind of deals you are looking for, how you are going to fund them, etc.5- depending what your goals are, make the deal happen.But as previously said by the guys before me, have clarity around what you are looking for, and the universe will gradually bring those deals your way.

Remember that each of these levels is itself a story and should be weighted appropriately.

slight elevation here or gradual dip there.