I did jump to conclusions as my emotions got the best of me when I did not hear back from Lacey.I had the chance to speak with Lacey this morning and also Scott at RTR.Lacey had some family emergencies she was dealing with as a result of the recent hurricanes.

I would only hire out for major work I can't do myself or emergency repairs.I've dealt with older houses before and the house may be fine for occupants but there's still usually lots of things that can be fixed / improved so it seems a house that isn't perfect would give more opportunities for ongoing maintenance of this sort.To me it seems fairly straightforward to meet the time requirements but I think I need to have extensive documentation?

Emerging markets can offer more value and room for growth, especially for smaller investors aiming to maximize their returns.

I might use the HELOC as an emergency fund knowing if I tap into it I now have to aggressively pay it down.Then main thing is you don't want to overleverage any property and if you use a second mortgage to buy a property, you are essentially 100% leveraged on that property.

Keep a close eye on local markets in emerging areas around Los Angeles, where property values are likely to appreciate making future investments easier as you build equity.Let me know if you’d like financing help or need more tips along the way.Best,Drago

They should only call or knock on your door if there's a true emergency (life, flood, or blood type stuff).

Make sure you have a handyman contact and also research to find emergency service people (plumber for sure). you dont want to have to go searching at 11 pm at night because of an issue.

-- You should get a HELOC on it for emergency purposes before converting to rental. -- Proceed CAUTIOUSLY as many will recommend using the HELOC for down payment on new primary home.

They take on the responsibility of tenant communication, emergencies, and paperwork, which can otherwise be overwhelming for individual property owners.The Challenges of DIY Property ManagementWhile many investors choose to manage their own properties, it comes with its set of challenges.

Around 2 million I like Advance Auto parts, Auto Zone, Davita, Fresnuis, Aspen Dental, Heartland Dental, national emergency clinics,etc.Starting out cap rate in 6's but over time blended cap might eventually pass the 7 cap mark.