If you ask the manager to justify a fee and he starts hemming and hawing, move on or require them to remove the fee.

I agree with @Nathan Gesner on gas vs electric as well as the capex to do the switch.

.- The bathroom sink is leaking—do you pay a plumber or fix it yourself?

Where are you looking to acquire your next property? 

As Andrew said, starting with a house-hack is a great way to get started.

I hear there's a recent case in Federal Court where an investor was found NOT GUILTY of violating anti spam laws because his text was asking to BUY a property, which isn't sales (which is what marketing is). 

I've been doing mortgages for 27 years and I teach VA lending...I know all the tricks and nuances.TYFYS and best of luck!

Recently decided to jump off the deep end and start my journey in Syndication. 

How do I protect my assets when purchasing real estate with a solo k if not via a non-recourse loan? 

You may be asking yourself what can I do?