@Justin PumprAs real estate investors, you should stabilize your portfolio, focus on debt management, adjust contractor relationships, implement stricter risk management, and tighten underwriting criteria.

Maybe someone can shed light on agreements such as this.TIA This ultimately comes down to your relationship with the broker.

A common rule of thumb is around $30 to $60 per square foot for light to moderate renovations.

Their book is super helpful, and so far I'm guilty of at least half of all the newbie mistakes they talk about, so I expect my rental operation to improve as I implement their advice over the course of next lease term.

Due to amortization schedules front loading; you could be burning money if you go light on your down payment and use a 30 year. 

Building more homes is the right idea, but will take years to implement and there are many issues to overcome: we don't even have the labor. 

In these early stages of learning and developing as an investor, I'm primarily focused on properties that may require the following: paint, flooring, bathroom/kitchen remodel, drywall, light fixtures, exterior landscaping, siding, or new HVAC.

With fresh paint throughout inside and out, brand-new roof, dual HVAC systems, updated water heater, stainless steel appliances, lighting fixtures, outlets, countertops, and PEX plumbing just to name a few.

I’m always looking to implement best management practices so what can I, as a landlord, do to protect myself when accepting online payments?

Block construction cement floors with the floors sloping to a central drain. concrete counter tops stainless kitchen cabinets boob lights and minimum windows by code .