Hi, I'm a long time Bigger Pockets fan and a financial advisor/CFP and former tax lawyer by trade.

They risk their commission if they do not execute one.  

Investors should fully understand that Section 8 is not a cure-all for Class C & D tenant challenges, it's just trading one set of problems for another.We see too many investors not doing enough research to fully understand all this and making naïve investing decisions.

Birmingham has affordable properties but if you have to evict, the delay for sheriff's deputies to execute the turnout order is usually 6-12 months.

(https://rent-remind.com/)Tenantcloud: Yet another jack of all trades app.

There is some room for creativity here, but it takes careful planning and execution, and there is only so far you can push it before crossing the line from aggressive but legal to reckless and punishable.GROUP 2: Legitimate tax strategies, just not for the EOY to-do listForm an S-corporation.

To sacrifice a good tenant, which is hard to come by these days in favor of higher rent, may not be the trade-off that you need or possibly want.

Consider investing as a partner or lender with someone in an area such as the Rust Belt that does produce cash flow - but keep in mind that the long-term trade off will likely be less appreciation for that investment.

I mean can you consistently provide an industry standard finished product similat to what the licensed trades would provice)

Note, I speak of this as an immigrant household.To expand on #3; international trade is good.