Real estate investing is forgiving; the average person can still make money even with some big mistakes.

I have two books to recommend, one podcast, and then one more summit happening in person in May for syndication investors.

Now the tenant may have a legitimate personal injury claim and more.3) "Citing Renters Insurance declined coverage"- So, tenant has Renters Insurance?

With regard to renovations, I always suggest taking incremental steps to bigger renovations or partnering with someone who has already done a renovation at that level.I've been known to just go for the big rehabs for my personal investments here in Chicago , and during that process, it's always more stressful than it needs to be...As far as navigating the competition, I've found the best thing I can do is get EXTREMELY CLEAR  on what I am looking for; then I am confident pulling the trigger quicky. 

During the slow season, do you personally focus on getting more rentals, focus more on family/personal life, or do you do something else?

My wife and I have overhauled our personal budget to reflect the 'pay yourself first' approach (allocate in order: income comes in -> invest -> donate -> fixed expenses -> variable expenses -> fun $$).We are looking to see what experienced people generally recommend for a holding tank for that 'invest' allocation while we target our first real estate deal.What financial vehicles have you guys used that works well for this?

HELOCs are generally provided to properties that are held in the owner's personal name.Are your family members not interested in refinancing the property?

What appears to be great "curb appeal" to one person might be overwhelming to another. 

Personally, my strategy (in the midwest) has changed over the past few years and BRRRR hasn't been the go-to approach as much.

Insurance liability, I personally know 2 families that lost their children in home pools.