Screen potential tenants thoroughly with applications, background checks, credit checks, employment verification, and reference checks.When screening potential tenants, it is important to use industry-standard forms and reliable screening services to ensure compliance with fair housing laws.

You can also consider installing solar collectors to heat your water, which can reduce your energy costs in the long run.

I'd recommend speaking with your tax advisor to discuss this further as what I said above may be outdated as I know the Inflation Reduction Act changed a lot of the energy credits for both individuals and businesses.

Even though your handyman may seem reliable and hard-working now, the second that work is done incorrectly, all liability falls on you.

Why would anyone pour their time, energy, and wisdom into a complete stranger?

Indeed, I don't want to get into an argument with Henry Clark mainly because he invests there and I don't but also because I don't like being negative, wasting energy on arguing and I highly respect and appreciate Henry and his many contributions to this very forum.

It's not just some money sitting around it was hard earned with their time and energy or it could be family legacy money that was passed down to them which is just as important.Right now investors can get about 5% just sitting liquid in the bank but taxed at the highest rate.

Meetups is where you can find who other people used and how reliable they are.

Especially with it being a reliable way for both the landlord and the tenant to keep track of their ledger.In terms of exterior, I agree when it comes to multis but typically we put it on the tenants for single-family residences to be responsible for up-keep.

You want to find a reliable worker for these things inside local Facebook groups by seeing who others have used.