Borrowers should always shop around, especially in the hard money space where it is so easy to quickly get preliminary terms over the phone.

That means that you will need to get those particular ducks in a row before you get rolling.Also, sites like Taskrabbit.com has a lot of folks on there that can help get things put together, setup the spaces etc.

Second rental property as a duplex.Converted SFR, first floor 4br and 1 bath ($665/month).

The easiest ones to find are hot water leaks because usually the resident complains that their floor is hot.If you eliminate those, just have your PM stop by the property randomly to listen for running water.

Many investors, especially those coming from the LTR space, tend to squeeze themselves in the purchase price and rehab, leaving design as an afterthought.

You can get bids from several vendors in thsi space. 

I think John Bianchi and Taylor Jones are both lights-out good in the space, but the buy-in to hire them is steep and it should be.

The truth is very few of their coaches and staff members have much experience in the space at all.

You can also contact a local alcoholics anonymous or other organizations and let them know you have space available for anyone living sober.

Unfortunately there the space is leased.