Over time, that can shave years off your mortgage.Toss extra money at the principal whenever you can.

But I will say that we recently stayed at a place where the host lived in the same building and she provided breakfast items like bagels, cream cheese, yogurt and juice, which was very appreciated  and definitely will add to our desire to book with them again.

Playing devil's advocate, to that point, for a looooooong time there was the widely done action with "normal" currency of coin clipping and shaving. 

For the rest of the house you would do well to pick a color more white/cream/tan than grey to go with your floor but monitors can lie so best to judge yourself. 

You will be a millionaire by your mid 40’s, have retirement pay, free education- they may even pay your education bills, VA benefits health insurance and home loans, Key is you have to change.  

These shades can create a bright and airy atmosphere and will complement a variety of furniture styles and decor.For the cabinets, a classic white or a soft cream can provide a clean, timeless appeal.

In the meantime, assuming the kid(s) have power of attorney and are in a legal position to handle finances, they can hire a property manager to deal with the rentals and spend time with their dad before he passes. 

It’s not a deal-breaker, but you’ll probably shave a few percent off your final sale price versus a similar home with a basement.2.

The reason your unit(s) have been sitting on the market for 2+ months could also be attributed to a poorly staffed property management company.I really think the answer to this question will tell you a LOT about what your experience will be like as an out of state investor.

The softer resale market needs to be a factor in your decision making process and never try to force a deal to work by shaving costs off your reno estimates or hoping for a bigger sales price . . . never works out