.: In CA it is a violation of CSLB business and professions code 7159(d)(5) to execute residential time and materials contracts.

Execution truly is the missing piece for so many.

I am more likely to take a risk, but i suspect when my husband is out from under a controlling baby mama, he won’t mind a little risk either.I love Texas, try to vacation there often and my husband is aligned with Texas farm property as a ten year long term goal.I’m also passionate about the trades and if i could do it all again I’d be part owner of some kind of builder or remodeler or specialty trades business. 

Here's a list of things to track:- Formal lease application- Formal signed and executed lease specific to your state- Payment history (I recommend using online rent collection like Apartments.com, RentRedi, etc)- Maintenance requests and receipts- Accounting for all rental-related expenses (repairs, utilities, etc) The more you treat it like a business, the more helpful you are to your CPA come tax time. 

Maybe any wholesalers, investors, fix&flippers, landlords willing to share any experience.I am a fast learner and willing to provide my business, trade for trade, to learn how to acquire my first property whether that would be a small 4-8 unit building or start big with a 20-unit building. 

@Anthony KolbuszBRRRR method is a fantastic strategy, especially with your trade experience.

Iam also seeking partners and like minded individuals with whom I can execute on first deal in first half of 2025.

Bank pushed us to 40% down payment so also executed a $85K seller carry-back loan to cross the finish line.

Educate and then execute.

I am dealing with a fraud claim that has been reported to the federal trade commission and the North Carolina Attorney General.