@David E Gardner Welcome.I think the fix is in, when you look at the former politicians and hacks that have received licenses.BUTYou could open a fast food franchise, check cashing office or Chinese take-out near by?

I'm a good cook, though, so if you want food advice, I can help out there. 

Rich,I'm response to your questions:1) Active Probate matters.

Oxygen, a food source, and moisture.

But I now run food grade anti freeze through the lines as I added 2.5 baths & a 23x12 kitchen all with extensive Pex plumbing.

Just don’t over leverage the property or else like rich dad says .

The only control I have comes in the form of additional income I can show when I refi, and whatever the appraiser values my improvements, so I will have to think in terms of an appraiser's valuation when I am making my repairs and updates.Great food for thought.Thanks.

Thank you for breaking out your numbers.I also agree that RE is not for everyone, is not get rich quick, easy, always drinks and beaches and boats, etc.  

In addition to weddings, I shoot lifestyle, commercial, food, etc.

The RICH club is the largest I think.