Quote from @Cameron Moore: Exactly. 15 years ago, I noticed an increase in owners using insurance to pay for a replacement roof, usually to sweeten the pot during a sale.

I definitely get most of my information here + my software email updates usually keep me pretty well informed. 

That way my ad never changes.I have normal pictures and description copied from my Vrbo ad.

Quote from @Conrado Balicusto: Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Ryan DaultonWe use it for private lending - because the tax benefits are lost with real estate When lending usually it’s taxed at ordinary income rates if using your own cash so using a sdira I prefer for lending and my w2 income savings for real estate to maximize tax efficiency  Thank you for the insight on private lending and tax efficiency.

Back yard landscaping is usually the biggest expense at $5-6k for artificial turf and rock, but doing this sets you apart from the others.

The airfare, though, is usually 100% deductible even if you mix business with some pleasure.

If you haven’t already, I’d scope out the municipalities around town.. from what I read in The Economist, the Phoenix metropo area continues to rank high for job growth, which usually bodes well for new builds.

These areas usually strike a balance between affordability for investors and demand from tenants with vouchers.

I've even had tenats bring their own range, but usually that's included in the lease as are dishwashers. 

Rates will usually be in the Prime + 3-4% range if you are trying to max out how much of a line you can get.