Side note, adding the UL 263 was pointless because our property has brick in between the shared wall thus it's fire proof and didn't need the UL 263. 

I'll be more diligent about proof reading before posting my replies.

A proof of funds letter goes a long ways.

From a Real Estate perspective, I think Agents will need to ramp up their use of digital tools (virtual tours, social media, etc.)

I have documented the process and proof of the poor work that has been done.

Roth is the way to go especially to avoid mandated RMD's later in life that may/could/will affect social security.

With the B&B you have to have contact with your guests when you check them in, socialize with them, help them with their plans such as dinner reservations and inform them of things to do in the area, maybe have wine service depending on your area and level of hospitality, then in the morning there is breakfast either a continental or a full cooked sit down meal.

There are a few living legends around; Jay Decima, Peter Fortunato, John Schaub et al and I suggest that readers make a social point to hear them while they're still actively speaking (and breathing).

Hi All,Newbie here. 55 yr old planning to retire in 2 years, learning about real estate investing in order to have a source of steady inflation-proof cashflow (in addition to stock dividends) prior to taking social security at age 70 - so I don't need to sell stock investments.

how's the Life Proof planks you did over the tile holding up?