Also, I am not physically in the area and there are no REI clubs there...it's a smaller town.

I haven't physically looked at this property yet (I've seen pics of the outside), and am waiting on the expense/income report from the owner.

I have a property that doesn't quite fit investors' numbers but could be a great, quick sale below the appraised value.

He in turn has ready 3 year lease options with officers stationed in Ft Bliss that prefer not to live on base.There are two properties that perfectly fit what he asked for.

I plan to live here at least 5 years, so want something that fits my tastes.

I've read plenty of books and been on countless REI websites, but a recent epiphany has finally gotten me to take some action and this post marks my first physical baby step towards becoming an investor.

So if you have this property under contract and (im assuming you did your due diligience)on it to see if it fit's your investor's buying criteria.

You want your house to fit in with every other house in the area.

take control of your day and what you do physically and your mind has no choice but to follow.

Throw away the old storm windows and seperate screens that you have to swap out each season for these relatively inexpensive combo units that install on the outside of the window frame in about 5 minutes each (once you have measured for proper size, and had them either custom made or are able to fit standard sizes where possible).