Finally, The rent control discourages further development, limiting supply which results in higher rents.So rents go up, but the rent control advocates are too uneducated on the economics of the rent control policy to see their role in the rent increase.Another consequence of rent control is no value in keeping the property as nice.

I definitely would pay attention to key macroeconomic stats such as population growth, job growth, and where companies are moving/developing.

It's an amazing market here with so much incoming growth due to population growth, job growth, and companies moving/developing here!

I don't yet have an estimate on cost.I've never used insurance for something like this because A) I've never had an expensive repair and B) I fix most stuff myself on my Denver units.Question is: Should I file a claim or will the insurance company raise my rates so much that it makes it not worth it. 

I'd shop around that insurance policy as well.

That style of learning and introduction to true industry catches my attention as having someone in the space that understands the space to bounce things off of and learn from seems to be the ideal way.I have through a handful of the webinars and follow up calls with different companies and they all basically pitch similar ideas and strategies.

And the cost of legal defense , even if successful, will drive the company out of business.   

If you plan to invest in multiple states or require advanced asset protection, consult a CPA or attorney to explore options like a holding company structure.

I'm from Louisville KY and traveled to Bloomington for a Big Box company as a trainer.

I got a couple in my own portfolio that I also manage (I have a management company).