I am showing up on Monday to flip on the power for the appraiser and dump 10 gallons into the oil tank, asked my dual agent to be there but I guess the kids are on school vacation...so what am I paying her for again :p No effect on the bottom line, just painfully learning the ropes on these HUD deals. 

Debt is a most powerful tool when applied to real estate.

@Zach AdamsI think a personal finance creed is one of the most powerful things in real estate investing.

An individual series is statutorily empowered to file and defend lawsuits; enter into contracts; buy, sell and hold title to property; grant liens and security interests; and "exercise any power or privilege as necessary or appropriate to the conduct, promotion, or attainment of the business, purposes, or activities of the series.

I'm aware that in the mortgage world 150/month in extra qualifying income on a 30yr note  might only amount to an additional 25k in purchase power, where 500/month might allow for an additional 100k in purchase power. 

Knowledge brings power! 

I really enjoy listing to BP while working on my rentals - perfect for activities that don't involve lots of loud power pools.  

While the federal law expired local jurisdictions do have the power to enforce similar restraints on tenants.  

I grew up around real estate investing; I know how powerful and wonderful a tool it can be!

Best of luck to you on these upcoming power moves you plan to make!