Intentions are good but practice is harmful to the process.

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Researched Youtube videos to find ideas (which are not very practical) 3.)

I really do think that good screening and honest / fair treatment of tenants regulates a lot of the issues that people seem to have down the road. 

That may very well be the case in a practical sense as a judge may just toss the case if the judge sees the mortgage is being paid on a timely fashion.

It costs money to defend against the commission as I hired an attorney help me and it was worth it.The final alternate approach to the PM company is also to threaten and again if no traction is made to contact the state attorney general about their business practices.

But we do want to practice good accounting all the same.  

Government programs like FHA 203(k) can assist in purchasing and renovating homes, but certain regulations apply.

Plus, regulations change and businesses move and staffing needs ebb and flow, I want to remain profitable in the worst case scenario. 

The team mentality was touted buy not practiced.