I picked up a portfolio of homes the previous owner had for 15+ years so I'm dealing with what seems to be a lot of deferred maintenance.

I like Mynd, since we've picked up a few defecting owners. 

This will allow me to have better deals and can profit on the work as a contractor.Are their any clause which prevent thi@Mak K.Usually the insurance company will let you pick a licensed company to do the work to your property.  

Whatever you do, NEVER pick up rent. 

I have a lease ending at the end of the month and have had my pick of 4 tenants all begging to rent from me.

By next Summer and over the next several Summers you should pick different trades...next Summer go to work for an electrician, the next a plumber, the next an AC company, the next a roofer, the next a painter. 

I would pick Rancho Cucamonga, but good luck finding something that cash flows.Good Investing...

You should pick up on some good deals.3.  

I also have stumbled across a guy on TikTok (I know, I know) who claims he got into real estate investing by developing relationships by completing inspections for investors and essentially picking their brains on the business side of things.

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