In fact, it is probably much better to let them go vice trying to enforce the new standard with them because they have already been given a pass on maintaining the property and paying market rates and so will most likely resist.

Couldn't resist lol, but seriously why not use a PM if you can structure a deal to absorb the cost.

Again resistance.

They say Traffic master is water resistant.

In retail if you have service based tenants they could be internet resistant.

You do NOT want to be the guy who's on the hook 550k for a house that you can't sell for 475k.Personally, I wouldn't get anywhere near a flip right now (even though I have the experience to do one) ...not unless it was the absolute deal of the century.I'd suggest studying up on strategies that are less risky, and more beginner-friendly (like house hacking).I've completed many house hacks in Salt Lake City--it's how I got my start, and how I built the foundation of my portfolio.Regardless of what you do, make sure you thoroughly understand the SLC market--it has areas that are very strong appreciation plays that are recession resistant (e.g.; the most desirable A and B neighborhoods near the city center and the East side like Sugarhouse, the Aves, E.

You'll be compelled to want to work with them and just roll over, but you need to resist the urge and run things like a business (which it is).

By the late 60s split systems paired with electric resistance or furnaces for heat became the norm. 

Probably because this is the path of least resistance -- a commercial lender might be much more likely to lend, and at higher LTVs and lower rates, after you've got a few residential 2-4 unit properties under your belt.

He said he doesn't believe I can use standard fire resistant insulation, but wasn't 100% sure.