I recommend establishing a screening process.

Insurances are getting crazy high now, so you have to shop around a lot to get a good deal and it is one breaking point to generate cash flow.

But we have a 2.25% interest rate on this house that would cost a lot to try to buy down to that rate in today's market.Just something to think about as you are looking at properties, maybe ask the seller or listing agent if it is possibly a VA loan and how you might be able to make a deal if they have a great rate already.

- Are we able to word our new lease such that if utility costs exceed the established flat rate then the tenant is responsible for the difference?

I defy you to name a title vehicle that cannot be pierced, even LLCs owning LLCs.Yes, have to file tax returns, but you don't know what your neighbors' tax returns say, and courts don't order turn over of tax returns as a matter of course, and even then, it's usually after judgment has been rendered.Trustees have to be honorable, which is why I use established banks and trust companies.Having your property in a trust will not protect it from a lawsuit.

Identifying turnkey multifamily properties with established performance can be challenging.

Land can be tricky to appraise, and the accuracy of your estimates has a lot to do with how much profit you will or won't make.If there's a specific issue you're stuck on, let us know and maybe we can help!

Saying that it's 200+ is for those recently receiving entitlements, old Ex-Army guys like me, my entitle was established when I got out so it's about 75-90K I think.

The third zone is one that is highly regulated, perhaps taxed at a higher rate, but has an established process for STR's and the risk of changes in the laws regarding airbnb or other OTA's is relatively low, simply because those conversations have already happened and the local government has decided that they are going to allow them in the area and have an established process for permitting, etc.

In searching for a Realtor to represent you in a city you don't live, look for someone that has an established team that can assist you.