Is anyone aware of any of a property management tool that allows PMs to give discounts to tenants who enroll in autopay (similar to how major US phone providers like do these days)?

Connecting with experienced investors or joining local real estate groups can provide valuable insights and help you avoid costly mistakes.

We’ve been victims ourselves and I’ve been told that directly by law enforcement.We had a scammer create a very professional website using the exact name of our lending company.

So I’ve read that unbrella insurance providers require you to use them for car and home.

I invested as a sophisticated investor, although I have no professional accreditations.

I would look FAR AND WIDE for someone to do an investment property HELOC -OR- go to a bunch of banks and CUs (including who you bank with now) to find someone to provide an unsecured (or secured if you have other collateral) LOC to get rid of the high int debt.

An LLC when properly formed and administered provides separation and protection of assets that are outside of the LLC from the actions of the LLC.  

You can be sure they will continue to negotiate for, strategize and advise themselves.If the laws are similar where you are, you should consider if you want someone doing those things for you, and whether you are comfortable going toe-to-toe alone with a licensed professional on a $1.25 million purchase.

The seller was willing to take a secondary position on other property assets and provide a 3yr 4% interest on his loan.

I can see how starting with a 4-plex could provide better returns and learning opportunities without an overwhelming jump in complexity.