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

Investing as an LP in a non DST investment like a standard syndication offers less fees, more options, great Sponsors, 1031 exchanges, QOZ's, Funds, every asset class etc...  1031's are limited, though especially for your initial investment.

However, here’s the catch with roofs: if it gets to the point where wind or water can creep in, small leaks can become big problems fast.

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. 

I'm particularly passionate about Fix and flips and Airbnb.Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending the valuable moments with family, friends and building fresh water fish tank aquariums as a hobby.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

I hate to see  new members being shot down when they dip their toes in the water.

As a Stessa Pro member, I rely heavily on its features to manage my properties, and while sending over the tax package reports works well (since the Income Statement and Balance Sheet are standard for most accountants), my bigger challenge has been finding a real estate-savvy CPA who doesn’t charge more than my annual cash flow for their services!

I'm looking to reduce the sound between two levels of a townhome, as I rent them separately, but they were built with standard drywall on the ceiling.

It goes in much faster and is more water resistant. 

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.