I think this is a good time not to pressure yourself to expand and try to get the North Salt Lake one performing better while Cali appreciates.

Narrow down top 1-2 markets based on cash flow, ease of entry, and appreciation potential.Good luck!

If you want to keep using your phone sales method - be HONEST and do not pressure people or "tilt the scale" with words and huge promises like that.

Exterior maintenance such as pressure wash and gutter cleaning, these times we take care of them and usually at turnover.

There’s also the added pressure of not wanting to lose out on a property, which makes it harder to justify putting up serious money before going under contract.On the other hand, if such a system were standard, it might push sellers to be more transparent from the start, so buyers know exactly what they’re walking into.

@William Coet, as noted, it sort of depends on where you are looking to protect liability.The most common reason I hear when working with investors who invest in a syndication through their LLC is honestly for ease of bookkeeping and record keeping.  

A good amount of municipalities tax under either RITA or CCA to ease the burden on the taxpayer, but with many you have to file separately.

When a tenant leaves owing $2,000 in damages, reporting them to a credit reporting agency may pressure them into paying you to protect their credit.

yes, you can tap it, but at a high interest rate. that just puts more pressure on whatever you're investing in to be a home run and beat the rate you borrowed at. 

If you flip again make sure a legit company does it to help ease future buyers