You'll make a few extra trips to the gas station, but the equipment will run better with fresh gas. 

Just don't rationalize lifestyle inflation with the extra money.

Works best if you have a property under contract first, show your potential partners how much they will make and how long it will take.Look at 50 houses in one area, become an expert in that neighborhood  of valuesDo something to earn an extra $100.00 per day (read the book)Good luck

If he can't do that without an extra incentive, he won't do it with one.  

In God we trust, all others bring data!

Bravo.If you'd like an extra set of eyes on the market, feel free to reach out and let me know what you look for (in terms of both investment criteria and property criteria).  

As far as I know, all three have experience in everything from a mop-and-paint to new construction.If you're looking for data support in Snohomish County, I know @Doug M. has been doing a fair bit of work with analytics, might be something you'd want to look in to.As for me, I'm just a small time buy-hold rentals guy, but maybe we'll have a reason to talk business after I wrap up my current purchase, or just shoot the breeze at the next BP meet-up.Cheers, and welcome to the community!

I would just have to borrow extra if I were to pay 20% down, which would prevent me from paying the mortgage insurance.

Laptop such as a Macbook? An electronic pad such as an iPad? A desktop at home? Or do you keep it old school and use a pen and notebook?

I dont need full written up reports, but someone to come along and be an extra set of eyes and point out anything of notable concern.property inspectors in Kansas City Missouri feel free to contact me :)