I recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.

I recommend reading into the history of Helocs during the GFC.

It's a big decision, and I recommend spending some solid time in each area.

I like it more than others because the prospective tenants can upload all of their docs into the system and it auto checks things and auto emails their recommendations to confirm. 

Another book that Ive heard recommended is "Die with Zero"

What kind of resources do you recommend for finding a good first choice? 

Sometimes the items are not a deficiency but merely a recommended alternative way to complete something and those can normally be talked away without even making them into the report.

Here are a few lessons I learned during the renovation, many of which stemmed from the age of the house and unexpected hidden damages:1.Damaged Plumbing: Several plumbing pipes were ruptured or severely damaged, requiring replacement.2.Termite Infestation: I discovered termites, which led to additional costs for treatment and repairs.3.Rotted Wood: Significant sections of wood in the structure were rotted and had to be replaced.4.Lack of Insulation: There was no insulation in the att Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

For me, in my little corner of the world, I saw two things I could do, a.) buy the tech monopolies, that is the oligarchs who are taking over and b.) buy hard assets (e.g. real estate) preferably with cheapish debt as inflation is likely to be at least above average moving forward.What actions would you recommend to a middle/upper middle class person?   

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?