Enjoy the concept, though I am leaning towards hands on approach in the STL area in the beginning.

Stock gambles are like Gordon Gecko in Wall Street."

You do seem kind and generous, giving back $ to the tenants in form of monetary gifts.But wouldnt lottery tickets likely offend persons of an anti-gambling faith?

So far I am enjoying the pro aspects as well tinkering with the calculators, etc. 

Being in sales all my life I really enjoy business.  

Always enjoy today.

Hey, it was nice having that garbage can put back by our garage every Wednesday, who wouldn’t enjoy that!

Here are our current monthly numbers:Current Mortgage with PMI, taxes, and insurance: $2485Upstairs rental: $1500, so we are paying $985 "rent"Conservative projected numbers within 5 years:Mortgage (after refinancing out of ARM and PMI: approximately $2200Upstairs: $1600-1650Downstairs: $2300-$2400Monthly profit: $1700-1750Despite all the challenges, stress, and struggles I feel like this project was well worth it, we learned SO much, and for the most part, really enjoyed the experience.  

not sure how much i should be worrying about the fridge, i mean its new, under warranty and the least of my concerns right now but its obvious they'd like to turn a dispute over forging my sig, regaining their kids custody under falsified docs, the gainfully employed parent quitting her job the day after i confirmed employment, and the sudden inability for owner(and his housemate) to have quiet enjoyment of his own home, into a dispute over new fridge that only the freezer works, and into the need for area rugs to be provided by owner.i'll be working on a lease violation notice tonite to plaster on their door tomorrow. my only holding out is they are offering to pay more rent and i know once the violation notice goes on the door, they are likely to just enjoy the 'free ride' for however long it last and likely to brew up crazy hardship stories being the stellar actors they've been thus far!

I would enjoy seasons!