A solid pre-screening of the contractor upfront that spells out the expectations should somewhat reduce or eliminate the question of one side bailing out on the other.

Hi There-Some feedback would be great- Do you Sell the house yourself or do you engage another Realtor to do the sale and keep it at arms length in order to reduce any liability?

Adding a lead filter may reduce/eliminate lead content, but they are still going to replace the pipe.

This reduces my rate without buying it down.

For reference I own exactly one handful (5) SFH  rentals in my hometown, all have been purchased in the last 4 years.1) buying at a discount is MY preferred way to reduce risk.

., rental income reduces or we got laid off), is it a good move?

At closing, the accumulated credit is applied to reduce the purchase price, eliminating the liability.

This streamlines operations, reduces administrative burdens, and retains liability protection.

Vehicle expenses are one of the major costs to consider, so living nearby helps reduce those expenses and saves you time.

.✅ Investors - Keep detailed records of ALL rental property expenses to reduce your taxable income - helping your CPA spot additional tax saving opportunities.Imperative to use a CPA who is well versed in Real Estate tax code.My CPA is just that - DM me to get his contact information....