Now that the 3rd one is on the fritz they’re 8 weeks into waiting for service under the warranty.

Quote from @Dani Murai: Any recommendations for a reputable general contractor that services the Torrance/Gardena area? 

I look for cashflow to service the debt, repairs, cap ex, taxes, and insurance while the equity grows, my taxes are decreased, and rents are increased to make more cashflow. 

A service is provided, you must pay for it, period.

For families with kids that don't have D+, providing it likely doesn't move the needle because it's not important enough for them to already be subscribed.I think providing streaming services (that require login) can have huge downsides if the service gets logged out. 

This will allow you separate business income and expenses from personal income and expenses.Since you plan to house hack your bookkeeping and tax return preparation will be more complicated because a percentage of your home expenses will be personal deductions and some will be business deductions.

Buckle up, and prepare for total loss, or an additional capital call or two in 2025.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

Also consider contacting houses that look vacant, simply door knocking in a neighborhood that you are interested in and talking to the homeowners in a genuine way, For Sale By Owners is another potential, using an App like Nextdoor or Facebook pages/groups related to local real estate and just telling the group what you are looking for, contractors also know about houses coming on the market soon and so do property management companies, and finally garage sales are a good way to find off-market properties as people prepare to sell.To Your Success!

I'm much better prepared for the future.Thanks again Chris!