In the long run, the hauling is no fun at all, and I'm convinced we're losing money on it, but it makes sense to start replacing with used if a new tenant with a questionable past in rentals moves in and stuff starts breaking right and left.

Yet we see the company owners shlopping on tile, or breaking down one cabinet.

I may try to gather some folks in the near future to have a very casual and less structured meet up, like maybe over a few drinks at a bar or something just for some ice breaking.

So I have regular contact with architects and obviously other engineers.

@Jay Hinrichs Tough break.....you should move to FL, where its legal, second thought stay there, I don't want your competition. :) Thanks for sharing! 

Thus, those who engage in these activities should get a tax break on related expenses.

Well, They're breaking ground this fall and are expected to create +1,000,000 sqf of space, retail, hotel, office, residential. 

FHA loans present an amazing leverage opportunity as-is, no need to get fancy or break the rules. 

@Ellen O'Neill One way to look at it is if you don't live there and rent the whole unit out, could you break even or cash flow positively? 

is it used regularly and is a safe way to enter a partnership with another investor?