Trust me, you don’t want to find out you’re violating a local ordinance after the fact-it can get messy and expensive fast2.

Always the day of, I don't trust others to comply with all rules.

I didn't see a Biggerpockets book on commercial properties (maybe there is one that I didn't find) and I don't know which book to buy or which author to trust on Amazon.

Granted, I self manage so I am meeting tenants, but at the end of the day, getting this gut check on the person I am going to trust living in my property kept me from having any issues with my tenants that would require a "more landlord friendly state".Given the wide swath of the country that is "landlord friendly", I would think more about places you know well and/or have ties to already.  

Removing trees is expensive (trust me) and they do have benefits like shade and privacy.

Go to a new home community, sell it out, then turn around and become a realtor and pick up all the resales since you would know everyone in the community and hopefully they all know love and trust you.As you consider brokerages to actually join, look to see if they are public or not. 

In our case, this seems to be the best price in town and I trust this AC company so I am happy to pay their price (especially since it is the lowest quote I found).

Building a solid team is a smart priority, as real estate investing is much more efficient when you have a trusted group of professionals→ agents, contractors, lenders, who understand your goals and the local market.Your plan to own four long-term rentals in the next four years is both realistic and attainable, especially with the type of property you're targeting.

Great leaders build high-performing teams by fostering a shared vision, trusting and empowering their members, and encouraging open communication.

I have a house in Toledo, Ohio that I’m trying to get over the line with section 8 inspection.My contractor (who I know and trust) did significant work to ensure the house was up to code.The first scheduled inspection was cancelled by the inspector stating there were too many deficiencies, I endeavoured to reach out for details of the deficiencies but was met with silence and unable to get any info.The second inspection came back with a list of 18 items, some of which I consider petty, such as a small groundhog hole in the backyard.She is also asking for “Front attic window area and front fence needs a full house lead clearance examination by a licensed lead inspector “.