There is a certain life force taken out of you each time leveling up careers, real estate holdings, a business you own etc.

Unless you are doing an A grade area, just get a better quality paint that covers in one coat.Cutting in: This I've always hated, but the job is easier if you get a nice wide, quality brush and a bucket you can hold in the other hand.

Hey BP, I work a traditional 9-5 and I have a pretty healthy 401k.

Maybe leave some of the money "in there" to have some more cash flow to live on or just to make it easier to hold onto the property so it doesn't constrain your finances.There isn't really one "right" answer...

Needing 2 years of tax returns might be required if they are using traditional financing and being self-employed.  

We ended up buying the house through the more traditional method of an owner occupied loan that is a JV with my daughter. 

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.

@Abel Curiel Right now, I am primarily looking at long term rentals with buy and hold opportunity primarily through my own research on Zillow.

Because of closing costs and holding costs.Now, you might be saying "Andrew, this sounds crazy.  

It’s Avery good market for buy, hold, and some areas have great appreciation as well