I respectfully disagree with your assessment of buyer's agent commissions and their implications.

While different industries may have additional location requirements, there are four basic requirements.Low crime: Companies are unlikely to establish new operations in high-crime cities.

@Mindy Jensen this is what I do until I've established a good relationship with them. 

I can appreciate your frustration and have worked with hundreds of investors over the last 20 years navigating the more complex waters with respect to Self-Directed Solo 401(k)s.

If the tenant fails to establish their own policy, enroll them in your renter's insurance policy and charge it back to them.

.- Send emails and texts to all tenants in the building reminding them of "quiet enjoyment" and respectful behavior to their neighbors.- Avoid being the mediator, judge, and jury

These projects are just beginning to break ground so they have yet to establish a track record in this area.

After hearing about, and personally encountering some horror stories of disagreements between homeowners and contractors, I am wanting to establish a clear contract to use with a new general contractor. 

I find this discussion very informative, and have to say I appreciate how civil and respectful it has been despite opposing views.

@Vidit Maini Until you are an ESTABLISHED business I would recommend just keeping track of your mileage for deduction as opposed to spending the extra money to buy a “company vehicle”.