S = SpecificM = MeasurableA = AchievableR = RelevantT = TimeSo for example, instead of saying "I want to be a Real Estate Investor" you would bring it down to the baby steps of what that means.

You literally could not see the floor ANYWHERE in the house because of all the clothes, beer cans, trash, dog feces, etc.

Because of the Heloc I’m getting all sorts of ROI calculations from 5-25% changing vacancy, maintenance and management calls (may self manage) and don’t know if it’s worth it in a rising rate environment  especially with tighter cash flow as I have a baby coming in a few months.

The math works.PLUS, apartment renters in this strata in Houston, (can't speak for other TX cities) IN GENERAL would rather spend their money NOT on a SFR, but on a NEW CAR, CLOTHES, etc. to keep up with Jones', when in fact they are entrenching themselves to become perpetual renters.

If tenants want cloth floor coverings tell them to use throw rugs.

I can't speak for others, but I would never pay retail pricing...The benefits my contractors get from me:- They get recurring business from me, thus cutting down their marketing costs and reducing down-time- They get referrals to other investors, thus increasing their income, cutting their marketing costs and reducing their down-time- My houses are vacant, so there is less headache with rehab tasks- My scheduling is done such that contractors don't need to put down clothes on floors and don't need to do any major cleaning when they're done (we bring in cleaners at the end)- I pay consistently and immediately and contractors never have to wonder if they'll get paid- I am a great reference for my contractors when they need one for other clients.

Awww...I love little babies at that age!

Those 2 dorks that show up in matching cars and clothes.

Turns out the buyer was the head of a non profit that disburses clothing and furniture to the needy.

Hello BiggerPockets Ccommunity!I have recently been submerging myself in books such as Rich Dad, Poor Dad and Brandon Turner's infamous Book on Rental Properties as well as listening to his podcasts and Grant Cardone'...