Day 4: The Heart of the House – HVAC, Electrical & PlumbingNow that the house is solid, it’s time to get the essential systems up and running—aka the stuff that makes it livable.

Look for warning signs like wall cracks, misaligned doors, or uneven floors, and always get an inspection from a structural engineer (not just a foundation repair company).

How do I go about doing all of that without potentially getting the tenants upset for "exposing them to hazardous gases"?

If it is a lot, I would go to HomeDepot and rent a drum sander and get to work.

Sometimes you will get a seller who comes back and declares they want off of the loan, or a nasty letter from an attorney saying that you ripped off their client, or a letter from the State Attorney General that you get to visit them in their office.

If you can't figure out how to escape that entry-level job and get into something that pays better, then I would argue you probably don't have the skills necessary to invest in real estate and manage it well.Focus on finding a job you can be proud of and that pays well.

I’d love to get your thoughts on this approach!

Any other pros or cons to this method of investing for at least getting started? 

I am well versed in pretty much every facet of Real Estate: house hack, LTR/MTR/STR, multifamily, and fix and flips primarily.Aside from that I am also (somewhat) a serial entrepreneur, having started and sold multiple business' over the last 15 years.I also meet with 20+ professionals every week, through referral groups, meetups, and just 1 on 1 sessions trying to get to know people and make connections.I would love to chat with you if you are looking to meet people and get more information about real estate in San Diego!

Anytime we lend to a LLC we always get a personal guarantee from the borrowers.