Often there is not enough sealant around the bolts that are put in and not having proper drain lines to lead away from the roof itself leads to ponding.

Reading this then lead me to try and find ways to invest my money.

@Paul De Luca - Thanks for sharing about the lead program. 

A generation using wayfair, ikea and on demand stuff has less and less interest in DIY events, certainly not at anything resembling a profitable rate. 

It reviews a number of different structures with  the advantages / issues of each;http://www.mondaq.com/canada/x/334102/Capital+Gains+Tax/Are+United+States+Limited+Liability+Limited+Partnerships+the+Holy+GrailAdding anther layer of complexity is; how much are you generating in profits?

If the power is off, you will need a generator too.

Do you recommend self managing in PS (or even Indio) where tenants may be a little more high maintenance:) I ask because PM fees can be anywhere from 20-30% and will deplete any cash flow we may generate. 

At the time, I assumed (incorrectly thus far) that these people, specifically the wholesalers and real estate agent, would be enough to generate good leads.

Lead with kindness. 

So essentially depending on your timing you will need (2) things in your favor to do that lower rates, and enough equity.In some cases having an interest only rate is not a good thing because it can and it does create comfort which can lead to bad habits of not paying the principal down.