I typically only charge for real damage to walls.

To your 3rd point, for a house hack, would you recommend finding a property that has some damage and needs an update to get it to its After Repair Value (ARV) or don’t worry about updating house hacks at all nor the concept of finding ARV for house hacks and just look for properties that are move in ready and can cash flow from day one?

I got my license 4 years ago and I do see the downside as an agent-investor during prospecting.  

Usually prospective tenants that agents bring to showings will be more qualified to rent in my experience.

Neither defacing, damaging, nor drilling holes in the walls, woodwork, or any part of the Premises.

No matter how well you plan, surprises will happen—hidden water damage, electrical that’s not up to code, or even just material price hikes.

Does anyone have recommendations for good, reasonably priced countertop installers/fabricators who do work in the north/northwest suburbs of Chicago, specifically around Prospect Heights?

The Tenant Class greatly impacts rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.Both Property Classand Tenant Class affect what type of contractors, handymen and property management companies will work on a property.If you buy & renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what Tenant Class will rent it?

I feel lucky it was not in the path of Helene and the construction was not damaged!

Earthquake damage is limited to certain parts of the island (IE Mayaguez and southern, south-west).