But for the most part, if you've been in this space for some time, it's definitely not rocket science.

A modest property is a way better alternative to renting but striving to live up to the Jones' just sucks the fuel from the rockets on your net worth trajectory.

As a seller, I do not accept buyers that use intuit loans Quicken  or Rocket Mortgage. 

Ever hear of Ford, Rocket mortgage, or Beaumont hospitals?

Those prices will sky rocket, this will in turn impact rent.

For most investors, asset protection and setting up LLCs is not rocket science, so the advice a great CPA gives will probably work for you.

In part that is because in one area house prices haven't gone up a lot in 15 years and in the other, they sky rocketed.

It's not rocket science to do power wash and they want $3900 - $6000.  

While I agree that you should verify that the brother is a licensed electrician (maybe also ask for pictures of the completed wiring), installing a ceiling fan it's not rocket science.

I'm based in Los Angeles and searching to pull out a good amount of money from my house through a HELOC...wondering if you have any recommended lenders other than the mega banks (B of A) or online portals (rocket mortgage/quicken loans).