If you buy basic units, no frills, American companies (Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Maytag, etc) the machines will last years, repairs are simple and parts are everywhere.

There are lots of programs out there, so it's worth shopping around for the one that makes the most sense.  

Sounds like the beginning of an American Greed episode.

For most that have vanilla LLC's were they bought a rental put 20% down and own a few of them to me its over kill.when you move into larger multi million dollar deals then yes I see most folks buying those in separate LLCs.. but have partners who have only one and own HUGE holdings in the one company  shopping centers , MF  industrial tilt ups.. but with monster insurance. 

I'm looking to connect with other investors, wholesalers, and RE professionals to build relationships, talk shop, and/or find some deals!  

I've met so many great people through BP and it honestly has changed my life over the last 3 years.If you are interested shoot me a message or leave a comment and we can find a coffee shop in between where we live.

- Did they shop around? 

According to the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act:Even if a landlord has a no pet policy in place, the law does not consider service animals as pets and therefore the service animal is exempt from such a restriction.Service animals are allowed anywhere a person would go, including food areas that would normally restrict an animal’s presence.Landlords cannot charge a pet deposit or pet fee for service animals, however the tenant is liable for any damage that the service animal may cause.Landlords can require written verification from the tenant’s health care provider that they are disabled but cannot ask for any specifics about the disability.Landlords can require written verification from the tenant’s health care provider that the service animal is needed.Landlords can request copies of the animal’s health records to prove the animal is in good health, parasite-free and immunized/vaccinated.Landlords can write warnings or even evict a tenant with a service animal if the animal is disturbing others, posing a threat to others or causing considerable damage to the property.In other words, you can ask for appropriate paperwork concerning the tenant’s need for the service animal and to verify the animal’s health. 

For reference, here is the section: "“I began shopping at the bankruptcy attorney’s office or the courthouse steps.

Find an Insurance broker to shop the market and make sure you are in the right spot for an appropriate price!