He carries a $2 million umbrella insurance policy, but the truth is that he has never been sued.My properties are in LLCs held under a trust.

It’s essential to recognize that all investments carry assumptions and risks, but informed decisions are based on historical data and trends.

Banks and CU have something called "High Cost" rules which means a mortgage under $75K generally is not large enough to include or finance their hard costs plus fee's.Some DSCR lenders offer a $75K minimum after down payment but rates are usually above 9.75% even with good credit and carry a 2-3 year prepayment penalty. 

I've got a long-term horizon with all my properties and can easily cover the negative carry for many years, if needed.Better cash flow markets, IMHO are more mid-west markets.

So response is slower, as they park in a safe area and string hoses or carry the medical stuff to the house.Look for a place with a lot of off street parking. 

We have offered help moving, carrying stuff, and anything to make this process go smoothly but nada.

If you have nothing to offset the depreciation, its carried forward as PAL --- one reason why 1031's are sometimes oversold in my opinion.While one may consider the PAL and the depreciation unrecapture to offset each other, it doesn't always work that way.

Both carry risks (obviously greater risks associated with the larger scopes of work completed without permits). 

Also more times than not a handyman is a sole proprietor, so they wouldn't carry workers comp coverage. 

Driving carries the most exposure.