Queens based here but constantly traveling, would love to chat.

I rent apartments and houses often because I travel for long term.  

The other side only has smoke damage, but that tenant is displaced as well. 

Quick answer TammyDo you smoke?

I think if I was retired I'd probably mow them all most of the time, paying a premium to have someone mow when I was traveling during mowing season. 

To have the discretionary time (and wealth) to travel to Hawaii on a whim is one of many life goals of mine.

Once you have title, then you can do the rehab yourself, or just sell it to another investor.Lots of lessons here:1) Don't loan money in second position unless you understand what happens if the borrower defaults.2) Don't loan money 3,000 miles from home, unless you're prepared to travel to the property to attend a foreclosure auction.3) Plan better. 

We have to get better and be proactive in August, I missed the boat (again) this year, because my wife is a teacher and August is a travelling month.

I want more time to spend with my daughter, to travel and to make more money for my family and many generations to come.

:) One that gives me raises every year as the consistent increases in cash flow and appreciation continues every year except in the financial crisis for a few years.I will probably continue to buy properties and self-manage them until I see it will take more than 20 hours a week.BUT, with all the automation, smart sensors and leak and smoke detectors, wifi cameras and locks, etc., I am wondering if the only time consuming event will be bad tenants that need eviction.