It's not a bad idea, it's just going to be difficult to enable as a practical matter.

It isn't practical to find "affordable" GCs, at least we've not been able to in our rust belt market, where home prices are way below national average.

What are the best practices in negotiating a lower commission with a listing agent?

We’re practically neighbors!

Keaton owns a money hungry company with disgusting practices, steer clear at all costs. 

Is this a common practice or are there rules against doing so?

From a practical standpoint, add an umbrella policy to cover liability in case you get sued just to be safe. 5.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Learn how to analyze property, then practice, practice, practice.

Written by attorney investors, it's full of practical advice about the management of investment property, has sample forms that can be edited, and - most importantly - tells you what your primary state laws are and where you can read them.