Is that standard practice to have to do this, or am I missing a trick or a different loan type similar to a HELOC? 

Standard conversion rate is 2%.

The EPA has published new lead paint standards. https://www.healthday.com/health-news/environmental-health/e...All five of my rentals were built well before the end of the lead paint era.

My insurance provider has given me a warning that this will change my insurance from a standard dwelling/fire to a surplus line, specific to undergrad tenants. 

We've listed two properties on find dream rentals and are pleased with the high-quality leads we've received.

Door knocking leads to one of the highest-quality interactions you can have with a prospective client. 

Spending quality time with your kids and connecting with inspirational individuals are definitely enriching pursuits outside of real estate.

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

How have you found quality contractors that you continue to hire?

Probably only about 5% of the seems but it's enough to make the floor look not great.I think the vinyl plank flooring was decent quality as it was quite a bit more expensive than the laminate I was looking at initially, but maybe I could have bought even more expensive vinyl.