As a side note, and maybe others will recommend this as well, obtain your real estate license instead if you are interested in pursuing sales full-time.

On the 2nd I hired all licensed trades but separately.

When evaluating a property management company, it's important to look beyond just the management fee and consider the full scope of services and costs involved.For example, at our company, we charge a 10% monthly management fee, a $250 lease renewal fee (unless it’s a takeover tenant, which requires additional effort to establish a strong relationship - because usually people are changing pm companies for a reason), and the first month’s rent as a leasing fee.

Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.

Im a newly licensed realtor in both TX and NC looking to get started in real estate investing myself.

I'm making a healthy downpayment cash by doing a cash out refinance on three of my established properties that I know can cover the debt service handily.

No rules to follow on HM investor loans lenders make the rules unless your in one of the about 15 states that requires a license then there is just a few simple docs that must be signed by the borrowre.

Are you going to get a general contractor's license?

LOL   That is exactly what I would expect from the Detroit City Government.If you go there, they are likely going to say you first need a license from a different office on the other side of town and when you drive there, they will say you need an appointment with them, but they only have appointments the third Thursday of each month.  

My husband is a licensed general contractor with experience in building semi-custom homes, finish carpentry, kitchen & bath design, cabinet installation, and much more.