We currently self manage a healthy portfolio locally so we have many of the systems in place. 

We are one of the fastest growing rental markets in the nation right now with very strong cash flow, a very healthy economy and very low property taxes.

I make a plan for my week: Monday - go to HD after work and get supplies for project ATuesday - go to Property 1 after work and do project A; if raining, go to Property 2 and do project Betc...Here's a sample of my list: PRIORITY TASK UNIT TOOLS NEEDED CONCERN FALL 2019 install spark igniter 1R 1R 1.5 recoat flat part of roof EX 1.7 insulate/brick over AUX BS windows AUX BS with Eli 2 parge W wall of basement BS with Eli 2.5 brick over front 2 basement windows BS with Eli 3 remove plants on side of garage wall GAR weathering 3 replace 2R pavers EX 3 repair bottom basement door hinge BS security 3 repair water main street valve EX $$$$ water damage 3.5 clean out chimney BS maintenance 4 1" PEX for basement water supply BS maintenance 4 properly cover sewer in auxiliary basement AUX health I haven't completely filled out all the columns, but you get the idea.Just know if you weather this storm, the seas will calm and give you time to improve your situation and prepare for the next wave. 

I would find the best real estate professional near you whom you find trustworthy and begin working with them to build a healthy investment portfolio which allows you to retire.

Job growth, retail sales and most other GDP indicators are healthy from a historic perspective and against a backdrop of conflicting tweets, news articles and headlines, it can be difficult to see that.While we have been in a long bull run, that in itself does not justify a recession.

And for the builder $268 was likely fairly reasonable as they’ll still have a healthy profit on the way out.

Especially in a land locked city like Las Vegas, that is experiencing strong population and rent growth (even during the 2008 recession) - a good healthy cashflow from day one is absolutely my number one goal on any property i buy - i have substantial equity (30-60%) in all my properties and could cut my rents in half and still break even if needed, so my rationelle on this one is: my overall purchase cost are ~ the same as if i bought the same property 24% BELOW market with a 3yr 5% rental loan instead. it would likely cashflow 250 a month, compared to +/- 0 at the initial scenario. weIn both cases, i own a good condition property in an a class neighborhood, however it is fully paid off in one scenario, and i still owe more than 50% in the other after 17yrs. - from where it will cashflow WAY more than the one that still has a loan.

I need to chat with someone who can help me understand the implications of these decisions on my financial health.

I’d love to have an Australian Shepherd, but is never have the time to train them and work then like they need to be mentally healthy.

"I want to be healthy" but I eat bad and have not seen the gym in years...