The supply and demand are pretty balanced.Most of our growth over the past 5 years is from in-migration from more expensive states.

There isn't "MTR" insurance that I am aware of, so you'll want a hand in crafting it. 

You mention Amazon, look at how they play suppliers off each other and even create their own supply chain.  

@Jonathan Small government actions have led to an unprecedented 40% increase in the money supply, 50-year record inflation, record increase in interest rates, bank failures, credit tightening, CRE recession, housing affordability issues, mobility issues, inventory issues, and massive impacts to the world economies, every investment class, and our families, kids, and friends like never before. 

It's a combo of low housing supply, higher interest rates vs. seller expectation, and a poor economic outlook for the country.As an investor with a few rentals it's like like the parking brake is stuck on.

Best decision I've ever made. 4-6% average annual appreciation rate, stable job growth, population growth, drivable to the Bay Area, close to Lake Tahoe, no state income tax, 4th lowest property taxes in the Nation, much more landlord friendly than CA, land constrained meaning limited supply, etc. 

This are the best few hundreds of EURs you will invest and can save you thousands.On my case, i'm currently in the process of investing in 2 properties in Sagres for tourism, as the zone belongs to a natural reserve and supply is very limited (i also hired the 2 ppl i mentioned above).

Customer supplies materials ?  

Economics matter: Market trends and supply and demand. 

I'm reaching out to other plumbers to be safe, but are those supplies mine to use now for the next plumber?