Back in 2009-2013, you may have had much better numbers.For what it is worth, your income property ROI calculation with 25% down may look something like this then:-4% cashflow + 12% (3% at 4:1 leveraged) market appreciation + 5% tax savings & benefits + 4% loan paydown by tenant + 3% inflation-profiting / debt erosion = 20% ROIIt still beats an S&P 500 index fund right now, and the stock market is doing considerably well.

They went with grey, but I have a feeling that will be out of style soon enough too. 

However, it's a great family dog too. 

The electrical was all screwed up too. 

sounds like I’m finishing things up and making them tight as possible actually reduced your humidity too + the dehumidifier a win win.

My wife and I have overextended myself in the past, too -- the jump from 3-5 was tough for us with expenses we weren't ready for.

How are you preparing for increased storms, storm strength, and beach erosion. 

It's not too beige or deep of a color.There are so many elements to a home, paint is one of them, but what about the trim and cabinets and countertops too?

You don’t need 200,000 because now your dream home now requires $400,000 (don’t forget it’s appreciating as well too).  

is this what everyone else is hearing too?