I'm getting married in October, so I'm trying to keep as much in my bank account as I'm going into this next stage of life.

Wondering what the most life-changing seminars or events you have been?

I've looked at numerous houses.

You will need to repair your credit, clear your bankruptcy and start saving every penny you can.......frugal life style going forward as your life situation improves is mandatory.

If you choose the right location where the population is not declining - it will be enough for your life time.Besides, the correction of the market is good for you as the real estate investor: you'll buy next rentals much cheaper than now....so your ROI will be higher.The rentals bought in 2011-13 had ROI=30-35%, the very same rentals now might get 20-22%. 

Standard dimmers will be underloaded in most LED applications, exacerbating flickering and strobing effects, which, in turn, can drastically shorten lamp life.

I house hacked my grandparents house they lived in all their life and lived in the basement.

Get rid of them, they are manipulating you and interfering with your life.

Hey brother, I guess this is more life perspective than real estate perspective but I have had the opportunity to sit down and meet with some pretty amazing people and the number one thing I think you can do for yourself here is solidify the RELATIONSHIP!

If your goal is to pay off the property sooner and spend less on overall interest over the life of the loan, then it makes sense.