It's not that expensive and eliminates possible disputes that could arise from equivocal discussions.

@Jessica Freesia There are some good off-market opportunities in Sandy Springs, although the home values are higher than in other areas.For example, there are 1800 Seniors with Long-Time Ownership: age 60-89, home value $250-500,000, single and multifamily, 3-5 bedrooms, eliminate owners known to have low equity and 15+ year ownership.

I plan to hack a 3 unit property with numbers that create positive cashflow and eliminate my living expenses.So if the property generates 300 per month cash flow and now I'm not paying rent of 1500 any longer, is my positive cashflow now 1800 on my first deal?

I am under the impression that the HELOC deduction has been eliminated

I concentrate on flips because it is a sellers market and I do my own work which keeps me happy and eliminates a lot of competition. 

Orkin just pushes them in the walls, but doesn't eliminate the problem, whereas other bug companies will go through and actually try and kill them vs. regular services.   

If you eliminate their source of food they might go away on their own but they will likely stay for the shelter.

We try and eliminate bad applicants by making our application $100, non refundable per applicant over 18years old.

Remember - you are investing, so none of your risk can be totally eliminated. 

There are a number of "filters" which will eliminate properties including:• Known bad floor plans• Subdivisions with rent restrictions• Known undesirable subdivisions• Properties with traffic or access issues• Properties with excessive drive times• Ratio of lot size to the home's footprint• Tandem garages• Close to nuisancesWe also like a (very) few town home communities.