I have the Pro plan so it integrates with my August smart lock.

I've heard this guy speak, he's a smart guy.

Quote from @Guadalupe Batana: Learning about different types of loans is always a smart move, especially as an agent.

We go above and beyond when it comes to protection.. starting with insurance coverage, sings in the listing and in the property that there is no guard on duty (as silly as that sounds), putting extra locking device high enough so youngsters can't reach, an alarm/beep system to alert them that door opens for those with small children (or elderly) so they cannot wander out in the backyard with no one noticing and risk drowning.

At one point I talked to my financially advisor and he said that it would be smart for me to open a HELOC on the property, but not draw from it, except in the case of emergencies.  

Starting with an owner-occupied duplex is a smart way to build equity and gain experience.

@Marc ShinAbsolutely.Board games are not that expensive and are worth adding.I see cable TV channels as a must along with smart TVs.

Check out this recent thread on LLC’s, it’s pretty eye-opening that of all the very experienced investors on here, with centuries of investing experience combined, the consensus was that LLC’s are not needed for most investors:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/926/ Of course gurus will tell you that you need one before you even have a single property, because it makes them sound smart.

I provide a Smart TV or a Roku. 

That's a terrible idea.He should either install a smart thermostat that allows him to set limits, or he should remove her from the property.