Also, keep records of your contractor’s issues in case you decide to take legal action later.

We’ve seen units of that age last for several more years after being serviced, but we’ve also had instances where we paid for the service only to replace the unit a week later.

If you’re planning to buy, will you wait for even lower rates or buy now and refi later? 

I used it and am well satisfied.previously, my will/trust was done by an estate attorney who charged me about $2,500.  10 years later circumstances have changed quite a bit and same attorney quoted $8,000.  

This is an expense you want today, that will save you a ton of time, money, mistakes, frustrations later.

This past week, I feel like I spent more time on the real estate than the restaurants (city inspections, building permits, managing a construction crew, late rent from tenants, etc. etc. etc). 

I don't know how far, but that is something to consider that you may not be getting all your value out as you refinance after completing the later properties.

I initially viewed it as just a means to buy a home, but I later realized that leveraging allows you to acquire more properties without needing significant cash upfront.

If they do nothing and later on it falls that could make them liable to you for the damage. 

This appreciation allows you to build equity, which you can later tap into by selling the property or refinancing to buy additional assets.Real estate also offers significant tax advantages.