You could arrange to have your cleaners accept the deliveries at the property or hire a local handyman to do same and even assemble furniture.

The home must be de-titled so it’s “real” property.

There is no public database for property values.

We were considering averaging the utilities over the past year for the property and charging that average as a flat fee for the tenants.

Before getting started, I’d recommend focusing on three key areas:Strategy Selection – Understand the different investment strategies (BRRRR, short-term rentals, etc.) and determine which aligns best with your goals.Market Research – Study the market you want to invest in, including property values, rental demand, and economic trends.Laying the Foundation – Take proactive steps now that will set you up for success later.

Here is what I have done to increase the revenue per month by average $1,741 versus the comp set properties of the STR owners I consult with.

Quote from @Lawrence Mitchell: Yes I am@Lawrence Mitchell What type of property are you looking to house hack in, SF or 2-4 MF?

I'm brand new to this sort of stuff myself and I'm very interested in small multifamily properties.

- If you are putting an offer in on a property to get that property under contract, part of the contract is that you put up earnest money.

Found a property which is Sheriff sale, really promising.