Quote from @Laura Stayton: Quote from @Karl Kauper: For a 3-bed, 2-bath house in Sutton, MA (good school system), if I screen very carefully (high credit score, work history, no evictions, etc.), please describe for me the worst-case scenario for an eviction process if the tenant refuses to leave at the end of a lease term (assuming I do everything properly according to MA laws)?

My neighbor did this during one those programs (had a 2 family, made into a legal 3 family by converting the basement) but, among other things, he had to install a fire suppression system in the basement, expand windows for egress/ingress purposes, and do a whole bunch of other things.

Totally worth it to cover any gaps.For managing it all, a Property Management System (PMS) could save you a ton of time by syncing calendars, automating messaging, and handling bookings.

Curious to hear the system you'd recommend for tracking material participation?    

- How can I estimate expenses for installing utilities and creating roads, sidewalks, and drainage systems?

For individual properties, we've recently started using a QR code system for wi-fi and email capture to save on costs.

Anyone reading this thread should make it a point to read your state's real estate contract practice book or at minimum pull a list of all C.A.R. forms from the internet and read the title of each form and pick a few to read line by line to begin understanding the contract language. 

It includes high-efficiency HVAC systems, contemporary LED light fixtures and multiple tankless water heaters.

Remember, no system is perfect, so avoid the temptation of constantly chasing after the next shiny object.

Most agents don't understand or have any interest in wholesaling, and honestly some agents don't seem to know much about the basics of their industry at all.While you do need to understand real estate and the real estate market, I think what's truly necessary is having the right tools and systems to help you as you begin.