I personally have no connections with anyone who is involved in this niche and I'm wondering how other people have started their journey.

Budget these carefully into your overall project plan to avoid surprises.Rehab Budget: Ensure that bids are received from multiple contractors and that adequate reserves are made for cost overruns.ARV: Be conservative on your ARV since the appraisal concerns one person’s opinion.

Attend in person networking events in your area (there are many in and around Vancouver). 

Depreciation Benefits via Leverage: While you can't claim depreciation personally on IRA-owned real estate, SDIRAs can use non-recourse loans to purchase property.

Hey folks, Due to a lot of depression and personal issues, I let my property taxes go unpaid for close to three years.

It's not worth hiring a lawyer but as you suggested, small claims court may be an option IF you hired them in your personal capacity OR if your jurisdiction allows LLC owners to go to small claims and represent the LLC in court (many, most?

Personal Property coverage- furniture, lawnmowers, signage, etc. 

These are usually from personal connections we have made through the years and the investors usually want proof of experience to participate in any deals.Can you recommend any lenders in particular for SBLOC product?

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

I have a salt water hot tub at my personal home.