If section 8 pays $1,500 a month, then other gross income sources in the above example (if 3x income ratio is allowed) need to total $4.5k per month. 

@Dan ShuderRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Let me know if you need help sourcing deals around Atlanta :) I will make sure to thoroughly check the tenants. 

I recently watched a video where Troy Kearns mentioned he could source a high-quality quartz slab for $100 from China, which got me thinking about exploring similar options.Has anyone here ever imported materials like hardwood floors, countertops, or tiles from China for a project?

If its intentional the water usage will drop on the day you inspect the offending unit, otherwise you will find the source of the issue.

Peter Lohmann’s newsletter is a solid source for staying on top of national trends; I’d recommend subscribing if you haven’t already.In Texas, I’ve noticed increased activity, especially in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

They will be around forever, and could be a good cash flow source, if you can manage it well.

Some companies include Stein Mart, RadioShack and Pier 1.Source: ( Link, 36:15)Santarelli claims Norada Capital Management pivoted around 2020, Santarelli states he that he offered these companies “LOI” (letter of intent) offering to buy all of their intellectual property, brand names, trademarks, websites and customer databases from bankrupt entities like Dressbarn.

And the new money coming in to 100 Main is a good source of cash to make up the shortfall. . .

I thought there was a chance that one could use real estate to directly lower their main source of taxable income (such as a w2).