This streamlines the defense, reducing legal expenses which the owner (or their insurance company) is ultimately responsible for. 

You might have a good team, but ultimately it's your investment. 

The key is not just to survive those moments but to use them as opportunities to grow.

At one point I had the thought of trying to get into the weeds of the property myself but ultimately decided that it wouldn't be worth it, for me at least.Anyway, the point is that I want it to not look the way it does lol. 

That is just a good practice as ultimately it is your cash on the line.

Ultimately, someone will only mentor you if you are able to add value to their business.

So at least if he gets stiffed he can still survive.

That, plus numbers just not making sense unless you put an insane amount of money as a down payment / buy in all cash, and other anti-landlord legislation made me look to a state like Ohio starting in 2021 and ultimately moving to Columbus to focus on building a portfolio and I've been very happy with my ROI both in cashflow and appreciation over the past few years. 

I used their ultimate plan, which has rent and eviction protection.

., off-street parking, on-site laundry, garage, etc).The ultimate plan is to BRRRR, and I'm able to secure verbal agreement from a couple of relatives and friends for financing.