I currently have 7 rentals units ( two three unit properties, an investment condo and a garage space) Currently I accept many forms of payment including Zelle, Venmo and paper checks.

I am always fully transparent and the owner in that situation is a long standing business associate that knows my character, experiences and background, strengths and weaknesses included.

Double check financing before making an offer.

Not sexy but I sleep like a baby every night and cash those checks on the 1st of every month!!

Check out this site - https://theluxurypergola.com/blogs/louvered-roof-info/hurric...They cover wind resistant pergolas in general but I would make sure whatever you get will be able to stand up to hurricanes that happen there from time to time.

The zoning office suggests reviewing the zoning ordinance, but the course didn’t cover zoning assumptions in detail.What’s the best way to verify zoning suitability and double-check zoning information?

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I would definitely check Dunn and Bradstreet for any open lines of credit, liens, judgements and the like. 

Check if you can take a 401k loan if you want to pay interest back to yourself instead of a bank, too. 

Check with the insurance company first.