I think long term I’d like to eventually settle at about half my investment portfolio in stocks/bonds and the rest in REI.

@Rich HupperIf a homeowner needs to use medicaid benefits for lengthy hospital stays or for being institutionalized, medicaid can place a lien on the property or other assets.

They want an insured, licensed and bonded plumber to execute the repair for liability and insurance purposes.The only thing I negotiated that I can some freedom is I can do the hiring, pay them out of my pocket then invoice the HOA later. 

If you're looking for places that don't need much work at that range, you might also want to consider Norwood (but far enough away from Bond Hill and North Avondale, south or around St Rt 562).As far as what else you need to know, I think it just comes down to getting more of your team together and asking more questions on BP! 

@Amy Kendall, @Chad Davis, @Jeremiah Maughan, @Taylor Wade Wirthlin, @Spencer Hatfield, @Nathan Allan, @Tyler Bond, @Joel Brown, @Jeff Mills 

@Tushar P.Wether it is stocks or bonds, dividends, interest, or rent it is all passive.

From the podcasts, to the blogs, to the lengthy discussion/debates in many threads...I appreciate it, and I am wishing everyone a Happy Holidays.  

@Ozzy Smith, Thanks for taking the time and writing such a lengthy response.

One of the phone reps also recommended that I stop investing in real estate and buy some bonds. 

The cash flow you collect each month can give you a decent rate of return, and in many cases better than most other investments out there (i.e. stocks, bonds, and mutual funds).Also, don't get hung up on the "50% rule" and "2% rule" because that does not work the same in all markets.