Working in a busy property management company, I'm often asked for advice on camera and alarm systems, and in rougher neighborhoods sometimes it can be a toss-up on whether to keep a property boarded-up between showings. 

Being a normal person and giving someone a heads up has not bit me, yet.In addition to what the law requires, I always shoot the tenant a heads up either via text, call, or email.If they are mostly responding to email, then shoot them an email.Emojis and gifs work wonders in today's day in age.

I don't believe raising QOZ money for entitlements that would be resold 6 months later would pick up traction.

I’ll be looking up MAREI and attending the next meet up.

Eric,Without going into too much detail on each line item, at first I use my back of the napkin method with a 40-50% expense ratio.

What are you going to try to "upsell" me once I sign up?

Also, if there’s a mortgage, transferring it to an LLC could trigger the due-on-sale clause, requiring lender approval.Better Alternatives to Avoid Reassessment & Save on Taxes:Living Trust (Best Option) – Your aunt and stepfather could quitclaim their interests to your aunt, who then sets up a revocable trust naming your mother and you as beneficiaries.

You can also make your place more trouble-free by fixing things up front that are most likely to break (new light fixtures, light bulbs, door locks, etc.).

Are there any local meet ups, groups, or anything going on to start meeting people and continue trying to learn more about real estate investing?

Michael had built his portfolio from the ground up, starting with a single rental property.