We lean heavy on internal technicians to save the trip fees and only lean on 3rd party for bigger licensed work. 

Do the math and you'll see it doesn't make sense.The best way to invest: increase earnings, reduce expenses, and save.

One of my goals is to go through my past tax returns, and figure the ROI my rental properties with taking into account the tax savings (I typically calculate the ROI on net cashflow at the end of the year)I have a W2 so I generally aim to maximize my pre-tax accounts - 401k, HSA, IRA to a backdoor Roth IRA, 529My "losses" would be passed forward since I don't qualify as a RE professional nor have active RE losses.

Most propane suppliers will offer a discount if you purchase your own tanks outright, I save around $1.00 per gallon.

I could see homes listed daily as well as price adjustments immediately as they occurred, on the homes I had saved.

It’s important to recognize that your landlord likely isn’t thinking about selling the property right now, especially given their personal circumstances.

I personally leverage, but have a large rainy day fund. 

I am a mother of 2 and trying to get into this to save up college funds for them when they grow up so that they too can chase their dreams in life.

I would not borrow from ANY lender I learned of over the internet unless I knwe personally people who had used them. 

If you have a great-paying, long-term tenant, a small discount can actually save you money in the long run.