Goal setting is not something you should wait until the end of each year to do, but if you have been busy and maybe haven't been able to get around to either brushing off your old goals, validating your existing goals, or creating your new goals, now is the time to do it for 2025. 

Need some advice on the best way to structure this deal that's fair and beneficial for a 3 person LLC/partnership agreement.  My father and I have formed an LLC with another friend to start buying some rentals. We fou...

I even had preventative maintenance set up, but the root growth rate was unpredictable.

Pretty sure it works in reverse also - set up a Michigan LLC for the property above and you'll have to register it in your state of residency. 

An experienced agent will list your property with the language, "no showings until an accepted offer", to avoid violating your tenant's rights to the peaceful enjoyment of their home - possibly resulting in their lack of cooperations and a lawsuit against you.

After I reached that goal, I set a new goal of 3x the required income for financial independence with the intent of giving 2/3 of it to charity.I don't believe in leaving a massive legacy for my children.

Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful holiday season!

We are fair housing compliant regarding animals.Our tenants’ safety and the peaceful enjoyment of their home is important to us, so we do a credit/criminal background check on all applicants aged 18+, as well as employment and prior landlord verifications.

It’s a good idea to have both for peace of mind!

Set clear expectations with them upfront—weekly reports with photos, videos, or virtual walkthroughs work well.