Virgil: Was gonna give you advice on my previous adventures, but it sounds like you're specifically looking at a house or condo, and not an apartment, correct? I remember watching a documentary on Arcata, CA(name of show escapes me, but Meredith Viera, of all people, did the voice-over. How funny!). Anyway, they had all these landlords complaining about how growers have completely wrecked their homes. Water damage, mold, flooring damaged and walls with holes cut in them to feed wiring and exhaust. I could go on, but you get the idea. My advice...treat it like it's your own. Take the extra precautions if you aren't 100% sure(like float valves on reservoirs. Flooding sucks!). Meeting the landlord is a must. I had a house that I thought was perfect, had everything I needed and then some. And then I met the landload. In a manner of seconds I knew this WAS NOT the house for me. You just have to use your instincts. And I guess the other question I have is...how big are you looking to go? I would suggest keeping it reasonable. I saw you mention you've had shitty jobs in past, so I'm guessing growing is your new job. Growing and not working sounds like the dream most of us here chase, but having at least a part-time job is highly recommended. Helps keep the IRS at bay, makes you look more legitimate. I used to bartend on the side, worked out well. So if you're gonna go big, don't go over-board. Good luck and be safe. DrD.