Cost to Rent vs Own and Return to Work PoliciesThis can mostly be attributed to the massive increase in home prices, particularly from 2010 to today, making people opt to rent for longer, especially today in the elevated rate and home price environment making renting the substantially cheaper option, on top of historically low inventory to choose from.

It has to be something the individual wants, and let's face it, that isn't your typical BP investor.

There's some excellent relevant & recent material from very high quality individuals on this forum.

NET 30), etc. and you can use this project-specific agreement as an addendum for individual jobs.Final Tip: Treat the contract as a transparent, collaborative tool to set expectations, not as a "gotcha" document.

These costs for most of the individuals are considered personal in nature (unless you have a RE portfolio that is run like a business; see below).

I'm not an expert on California law, but I believe you are allowed to give a 60-day notice of termination for a substantial remodel.

I believe sometimes a bad experience is more reflective of the individual than the company. 

I'm wondering how anyone does it in this area, or maybe I just have not been looking for long enough.I really would like to purchase in my area as it would be my first rental property, and I am most familiar with the northern VA area If this is not to be, I also am wondering what markets nearby would be better.I’m also in Fairfax County, and you’re absolutely right: Fairfax County and much of Northern VA are tough markets for cash flow, especially starting out without a substantial down payment.

This duplex will most simulate TWO INDIVIDUAL HOUSES.  

I’ve been around real estate for decades, and I read in The Economist once that in lively markets like Charlotte, folks will pay a premium for a comfortable room if you’re near major employers.A friend of mine tried something similar out in Austin a while back.. he’d inherited a 4-bedroom property and split it into individual room rentals.