Yes, it's crucial to get the right structure in place—setting up an LLC in the state where you're operating can offer liability protection.

Variable income is SUPER hard since covid and no real way around that beyond showing an offer letter that states you get a minimum guaranteed hours, and you may need a payroll log to prove you never went below that number. 

A PM offers so many additional services in addition to things you cannot do yourself - like simply having a 3rd party between you and the tenant.

LLC offers better legal protection.3) Setting up in states that allow your identity to be hid is also overblown.

I just talked to two banks and they both said that they don't offer them for investment properties.

Our laws require us to offer a rental first come first served (first completed application that qualifies must be offered the unit).

I still think I’ll walk away with some money in my pocket and some lessons learned about walk through and rushing to purchase. 

According to Realtor.com, EMD is typically between 1% and 2% of the total home price and is money you pay as a show of good faith when you make an offer on a house.But, it’s not an added expense.

Have a scenario to run by everyone:My wife recently received a job offer in which she would make a lot more money, but we would have to relocate.  

I dont believe in ever losing money and lean towards the cash flow model, but recently I walked into a property with maybe $100.