But for me it’s more of a hobby, like restoring classic cars ( which I used to do).

I like to first share a quote from one of my favorite Jet Li movies...

This is your favorite house based on potential but will be biggest investment based on work to be done.

What are your favorite addendums for your lease?

Hobby landlords with 1 or 2 tenants have different priorities than simply making a profit.Costs of living rises every year.

For about 15% more, I could have bought a duplex with a 1 car garage, still had my car hobby, but also had my housing paid for by the renter in the other unit.

My favorite inspection company is Inspectek West.

I am now in the Americas favorite rat race.

@Arthur Fuller II I would ask the listing agent the lowest the offer the seller would consider.One of my favorite sayings is “Closed Mouths Don’t Get Fed.”

I am not saying do exactly what we did, but THINK like we did, find ways to get the experiences and things you really enjoy but make them an investment not a cost (...and NEVER NEW cars)Reading- There are lots of recommendations on the site, here are some of my favorites (and yes, some is basic and cheesy and you might cringe sometimes) but much gold is usually found buried in some mud.HEre is a GREAT list of books...I agree with pretty much every one of them.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/