For example, for a business owner; they have no practical way to 1031 exchange.

If the tenant has low net worth, a court judgment is practically worthless.Taking a week to vet a tenant can save months of headache.

I believe transparency and integrity are the foundations of any good business, and it's refreshing to see others are aligned with that mindset and practice as well.

While I’ve completed six transactions, I now primarily use my license for referrals rather than active practice.

That definitely brings a spotlight to that practice.

The right investor can you give practical insight into your project.

also curious if its best practices when assuming a loan to forgo the escrow and just pay the taxes and ins out of pocket when needed....but perhaps that triggers something else? 

@Brian Rocha It’s clear why most lenders insist on including rehab funds in the loan, and all of our partner banks follow this practice for fix-and-flip loans to minimize risk and meet securitization standards.

He has a book and good, practical advice.2. 

Maintain good business practices an carry a decent insurance company.