Blockchain - Ingenious and a game changing technology. 

Pest control varies in each state,, but I would call other owners to see what they are doing.

In my opinion, TXTing takes out more from you then actually bringing in - It often feels like a constant game of cat and mouse with phone carriers.

My take: Gather intel on the area (neighborhoods, tenant demand, property management), have a game plan for your numbers (cash flow, maintenance reserves), and adapt as you go.

Playing the long game, it's not for those chasing rainbows, definently for the LT planned methodical focus. 

Most landlords are willing to do cash for keys so if they don’t accept that, they’re trying to game the system.

OP the good thing about BP is varying opinions and also objectives.  

My game plan is to buy & hold MFH to build my portfolio off appreciation due to cashflow home seems so hard for me in my market 

Learning from others is a game-changer.Think Long-TermEven if you can’t house hack yet, that’s okay.

It does not matter whether you are starting a real estate business, restaurant, car wash, or amazon commerce business - the lender will first look at you and your partner and how much skin you have in the game, your experience and the risk of the loan not getting paid.