with their reserves, their risk is very minimal (especially in multifamily asset class). 

Properly scheduling inspections for HVAC systems, water heaters, septic.. etc, is vital to minimizing emergencies.

This gives you experience as a landlord and minimizes housing costs while building equity.

I try to minimize what I surround myself with so I can really enjoy my environment.

Knowing the area provided a solid foundation for your investment decision, and using cold calling to find this deal allowed you to negotiate directly, potentially minimizing competition and costs.

Look hard for potential start up cost to minimize overages.

We have been pretty lucky with the tenants we have placed with minimal turnover, 1 eviction and that was non section 8.

Husband and I are considering buying his parents' home and I have some questions about this and would love any feedback on how to minimize hassle and our costs.

Those may help craft a plan for how to minimize the pain. 

While the cash value of those policies CAN be leveraged, real estate investors use policies that are optimized with maximum cash value and minimal death benefit and fees. 1.