The auctions here will eat you alive.

The big fish can't eat it if they can't see it, ya know? 

As my personal portfolio has grown over the years, I have introduced additional levels of protection to protect it - I think it is an unnecessary risk to trust all my eggs in one basket. 

I’m standing in the open area we’re it’s a eat-in kitchen.

So in your buildout either concede something to fix the water/roof issue, eat into your profit, or ask for better deal.

If I plug in the higher tax and insurance rates based on a $280k value, it really eats into the NOI and cuts the value of the property by about $70k. 

I agree with the other posters that you might be better off building a bigger nest egg with the intent of purchasing property when you return.

I read real estate books, BP forums and listened to countless podcasts whenever I drive, eat, or workout.

I would just eat the costs of tenant B's flea treatment and charge tenant A for the treatment of their house. 

Hi Kevin,Make time for an inside lunch at a fast food, eat where you drive, and check out who comes in to eat.It will give you an idea of what the neighborhood is like.Good Luck!