We were dirt poor but everyone was a stickler for cleanliness and not having stuff everywhere - food went in the trash, dirty dishes got washed, etc.

If you can manage more then a 4-plx+  then my suggestion would be to move towards one multi family investment property.Not making dumb moves starts with not stacking your dishes too high. 

That's a tasty little pocket.

I was analyzing a few Multifamily properties and one in particular had great numbers with great cash flow, but looking at the neighbors’ houses, the area seemed a little too “class D-ish” lol and that’s not what I want.

I've seen too much damage caused by dishes and don't allow them on the building. 

Anyone can dish out funds to purchase a turnkey. 

Lou Malanatis for deep dish in Park Ridge for pizza.  

My niece lives in one of my units, she washes dishes with water continuously running, at least she did until she got her first $150 water bill which is a 1/3 of her total rent. 

@Bruce Woodruff had a dog house, I had a cat house...27 cats, the owner walked away to another house up the street, leaving dishes on the kitchen table and all furniture.

@Gregg CampI have an account with tasty trader to buy stocks and the account is in my sdira