Preemptively talking through issues that may arise (lowering rent, no payment for the month, big maintenance item, accounting error on your end) helps build that.Bring options to the table and educate the owner.

We are in a new era of higher interest rates, gurus selling information, and low supply in popular markets.

For instance, if three of my properties are generating significant cash flow and performing well, they can offset any issues that may arise with another property, such as a heating system failure.

But when disputes arise it's another story entirely.

Those neighborhoods have been popular  because they offer a decent balance between purchase price and rent potential.

This documentation can be invaluable if any issues arise later.What to Do if Applicants Don’t Have ReferencesSome applicants won’t have any—or limited—rental references, usually due to their age or being prior homeowners.

This creates a record of your communication, which could be important if legal issues arise later.Liability Considerations: You’re correct in thinking that getting the LLC to pay for roof repairs could be difficult, especially if they own no assets or claim no liability for the tree falling.

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CPAs and Lawyers will always tell you to get one (and contrary to popular rumors this has nothing to do with getting more $ for filing fees).

Another solid read is "The Millionaire Real Estate Investor" by Gary Keller, which focuses more specifically on real estate strategies.For podcasts, BiggerPockets is extremely popular and a fantastic resource, especially for beginners.