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I'd insist that he find a non-related handyman or change PM's.I agree a huge red flag to me is 24 hours of labor.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Any tips for navigating the competition in such a hot market?

With all the resources available today to research and learn about the industry, I’m surprised this “easy money” mindset persists.To me, real estate is far from passive or simple.

Any recommendations for free tools to do market research?

I do have monthly mortgages to be paid and not having rental income to offset my negative cash flow has been a learning experience and really trying to think of what options I have to have better success at this.

The markets you mentioned in your initial post in this thread are great markets, but they're all heavy on appreciation and light on cash flow.

They have larger offices with more agents to network and learn from, training meetings, etc. 

Would that lower our tax liability from other income we receive or no because this is purely RE and not an operating business?