Currently I am setting myself up to obtain my MLO.

Well, you can buy little portable washing machines that hook up to your sink- not unlike those freestanding dishwashers.

Andrew,Good for upping your game!

Write it up to an education, spend some time sharpening your support team (particularly in the trades) and start thinking about how you can do it again!

Expense ratio, as others have stated, often ends up evening out these fluctuations in each expense and can often times be a more accurate predictor over many data points.

A trust transfer allows for smoother estate planning, and if inherited after their passing, the land receives a step-up in basis, reducing future capital gains tax.Each method has pros and cons depending on their estate plans and your long-term goals.

Quote from @Scott Mac: Can the staff force you to do that or hold you up in some way?

When the pandemic hit and landlords across the country feared the worst (cue the “no rent” movement), REI Nation really stepped up.

I don’t want to keep up on local, state and federal law changes so they keep me legal.

House hacking is such a smart way to get started, and your focus on value-add opportunities will set you up for success.