(It’s a great tool)I am located in Oceanside/carlsbad area.Using the VA on two places has a lot of limitations with the cost of homes in this area it makes it near impossible however having a good VA loan officer is key for part of your team.I am actually helping another client in a very similar situation.

Its not cost effective for him (even if billing by the hour) nor for the client to deal with it because most people just screw it up.I know there are lots of people pushing for self-directed accounts. 

Landlord Insurance: Get coverage for damages, liability, and rental income loss.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Even a typical water heat replacement would set you back signficantly.There's plenty to the puzzle that i am unaware of but with what you've outlined here i would consider passing on the property.you know you need managementyou know you need to remove at least one tenantyou know cashflow is meager after considering management.i personally wouldn't recommend a client take on the risk for such a paltry pay out out of state.Even when considering long term appreciation the average amount of headache one assumes with a property will bog you down before the long term play pays off.

Hello Greg, welcome to Bigger Pockets, I have found that the clients I work with that came from BP are the most successful.

@Connor Chatlos I would say the part AFTER a client signs a contract is when the real fun begins.

It could need maintenance down the line, but 75% of the sewer scopes I've done for client and for myself (over 100) have had some instance of roots.Roots get in the joints of the pipes.

Hello everyone,I'm exploring the idea of integrating an AI chatbot into my real estate business to enhance client interactions and streamline processes.

Real Estate in personal name saves taxes at your personal level if planned correctly.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

I'd be happy to refer any of my clients your way if they are seeking a Realtor who understands investments.