In the last 16 years I have worked in various functions as it relates to finance, real estate and construction.

Clint - I think what Jay is saying here is that the form and function of your question reveals that you do not yet have the intellectual worth which would make you appealing to money.

I'm told that fridges are not worth repairing and to just replace them if they stop functioning.

My inspector suggested I insulate the crawl space of the home as it is where the furnace is located; however, it is an older (but functional) unit that will eventually be moved to the attic once it dies.

You can automate rent collection and other functions as well. 

No one knows; it's a function of interest rates and local market conditions.

I understood that as a landlord you have an obligation to maintain a safe and fully functioning structure for your tanants. s this the not the facts here in N.C.?

So, I'm basically acting in a wholesaler function.

What is the exact job functions of the VA and would they work on commission?

There's so much information to process and I'm having a hard time deciphering what's what... but I do know that I would want to function as a bird dog, at this point.Can you guys offer any assistance?