Double check on permits if the previous owners has done a remodel.Do not rely on agents representation.Do not work with a dual agency as a buyer, the agents first commitment is to the sellers.Allow at least a year of seasoning before determining the profits of an investment.Happy to share.

A contractor hired by the prior owner of a property got stiffed. 

This is an owner operated venture.

- Tenant Screening for Pet Owners: What criteria should I use when screening potential tenants who have pets?

Some may give you owners address if different from the property, some may integrate with post card and yellow letter mailings. 

I did not want to incur the cost but I figured...that maybe....just maybe....sometime in the near future us ADU home owners may be able to rent both units....like a duplex.At that point it will be worth it to let the tenets be responsible for their own bills.Not saying that other ways are bad...they are actually very cost effective if you are living there...but what about as you scale your business and move onto other properties.This of course if your city will allow you to rent both units...the city I am in is tough but things can change as more pressure is being put on affordable housing.Once again...not saying any way is right or wrong...I just did it this way for the reason I just mentioned.Thank you....

This could free up more cash flow to reinvest in your deals.But here’s where it gets interesting: making the transition to an S-Corp can require a more organized financial structure, which includes separating your accounts, keeping clean records, and being prepared to pay yourself a reasonable salary as the business owner.

You can write something up with the owner but you will need to get an SOL with the State of Texas https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/mh/ownership-location.htm 

Some areas we push owners to invest in are West Allis, Bayview, Wauwatosa, and several neighborhoods in Milwaukee, including Riverwest, Harambe, and the East Side.

In some cases they cannot pull the money out because it is now (Non-owner occupant) an investment and their credit union or bank may cap them at 70% or 75% MAX LTV.Nothing wrong wiht putting 10% down on a primary but look at the rates on both 5% and 10% usually when you have PMI built in the rates stay the same.