It is smart to take advantage of these high income years to invest in assets, but you want to set yourself up for success.

I think that is smart. 

Your goals should follow the SMART criteria: specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound.

If not then you could just put in a smart thermostat and lock it but you are inevitably going to have people unhappy with the temperature. 

What are other questions we should discuss in advance.any advise, any sample document.Thanks look at 10 joint venture deals before you do one. talk to others in other markets. if he isn't smart enough to negotiate capital or JV deals or structured finance I wouldn't touch him. every cost should be fully transparent with their margin. similar structures with investors in columbus we are the general and everything is negotiable. he should also be qualified talk to a bank first. we take title in a single purpose entity we are the LP less than 20% and the qualifier and the main investor puts the cash and gets the loan, I'm also licensed and normally sell to out of state investors. 

Stay up to date with market shifts, money choices, and the best ways to fix up to make smart choices.

Making Landlords more responsible with their financing and smart with thier vendor list(s) or hired PM.The tenant(s) are also in a better position knowing they are covered by CO laws in case they feel unsafe in a property.

I think this would be smart cards with a chip, but not sure.

Buying a property is a big decision, so taking in too much information just might be smart.

When you are speaking to the site distance team bringing up the number of jobs it will create in the area might also be a smart idea.