Keep your card utilization under 30 percent.

If NNN is still in place I would leave utility & other expenses out.

(This would explain why no reglazer would give warranty on a kitchen sink, and they all seem pretty pessimistic about the lifetime.)So it seems like reglazing is inappropriate for heavy-use sinks, like in the kitchen (it's still okay for bathtubs and bathroom sinks). 

What I’m attempting to show is that someone utilizing the 2% rule 5-8 years ago they could now get the same return utilizing a new .6% rule (2% - 1.4%) assuming all other factors were the identical.

From May 31st to Nov 1st I have a tenant in the unit and paying utilities.

I'm getting 850/room + 1/3 of utilities per person.

Performing energy efficiency retrofits of our properties is core to our operating principals, so we try to utilize these programs when available (even if the program is more show than substance).

@Jamison Haussman Welcome to BP it's a great site to learn more about RE investing.If you are moving overseas in 1 month you can't really utilize your VA home loan guarantee if you need to occupy it within 90-days.Would you be considering buying a rental near your mom's house or another location?

Professionals with decades of experience and very impressive track records do all the heavy lifting for you.

They are pretty beat up properties and I'll need to do some heavy rehab work.