I am heading out on a 4 day trip to 3 different cities to look at investment options.

1,363 miles (20 hours 3 min) Texas to Ohio, never seen it in person and have no desire to make the trip lol

Thanks,Ben It's best to take a small amount of $5,000 to $7,000 and take a trip, buy a "toy" or something, just to get money out of your system.

Trip will be for both pleasure and to look into a couple investment opportunities.

We are planing a trip for April to see properties and meet managenment companies.  

 I’ve had tenants for years around this area some pay on the first or the month on the second and some  pay on the third I do have a late charge per day after the first but I’ve learned on my multi families just go there on the fourth and get the rent and that way I only make one trip otherwise I’m coming back chasing everyone down people unfortunately people are creatures of habit as long as they pay every month I’m fine with that and unpaid late charges  just come out of security per their lease  But I do agree  a new tenant you need to lay down the expectations and what things are and if  is no late charge in your lease you need to amend the lease 

Fictive example of a busy day:1x Home => Store1x Store => Job site2x round-trip Job site <=> another store1x round-trip Job site <=> Realtor1x round-trip Job site <=> Restaurant1x Job site => HomeDo I have to report each destination/trip?

I am planning a trip to Cali next month.I was told from the standard mortgage operator on the phone, that I would better talk to their Private Mortgage Department or Advisor.

In B areas, homes will be modest but maintained, grass mowed, no cars up on cinder blocks, etc.After you've narrowed down your choices to your top one or two, just make the trip out to meet them.

That babysitter is an employee.In the end if they -employee or contractor-- get hurt, they will likely sue you and say it is your fault--uneven ground, tripped on a hole, something making you negligent.If you do decide to go the paperwork route, just request their SSN and 1099 them for what you pay them,  That is the only paperwork that would stand up in court.