Specific is how I classify loans toed to a specific property, and generic is how I classify our family loan that is not tied to any specific property, so I have to allocate it myself.

Right now evaluating potential markets, I'd like to find one to focus on for my first 3 properties (building knowledge in a specific market). 

Rent control laws are market specific.

@Matthew McCarty and @Aileen OuyangInvesting in anything is specific to each individual's goals.

EVERY photo, every one has a specific reason and purpose.

I am going to continue to analyze the market until I am absolutely ready to buy with ample reserves and more specific analysis on comparable properties.

USPS specifically forbade from doing anything like this years ago.

.- Depends on what you're doing specifically, but usually I'd recommend getting an EIN at least to give access to business bank accounts- Repeating #1, if you're going to a property and 100% of your time is spent doing renovations and the like, sure, but if any of it is for personal benefit, that'd be disallowed.

However, I agree with you that I will never again work with that specific attorney again.

It’s crucial to be mindful of area-specific dynamics, as some neighborhoods have higher crime rates.