So you would spend around $25-$30k a month (this was 15 years ago) on police details and require union gate and non union gate if you had non union workforce as well.In DC area, the utility providers are a huge challenge, whether getting permanent power, or water/sewer service etc - good luck.

I'd love to utilize their expertise when assessing a property since they are local but I'm not sure what the general expectation is when I don't have a tangible property and I have not entered into contract to work with them yet.Some questions I have are: local regulations/permitting timeline, property's potential from their perspective, landscaping/amenities cost estimate (they also help facilitate this).

Obviously, I’d have to account for utilities and furnishings- I want those that have experience in this area and then maybe I could converse more on such items to look to before signing a contract.

If he has a heavy interest at 15/16 I would be curious if there is entry level or internships for him to get into, whether that's with a wholesaler, agent, property manager, etc.

I find if I do the "heavy lifting" like drawing out a system and or the floor plan of the cabin, you can find a guy to do the "official" work fast and for a cheaper price than if you sit back and do nothing.

By utilizing one provider for both services, both can be aligned, customized to your portfolio’s needs which should achieve a better outcome overall.Real estate investing can be very complex and navigating taxes, compliance and insurance can be overwhelming and complex, deterring some people from expanding their portfolio or from investing at all.

Quote from @Pat Arneson:Usually, the city website has all the utility companies for the city that you should be contacting.

I drove to the house, explained the situation to the tenants, and emphasized that we needed to locate the leak.When the utility worker arrived, he wasn’t in the best mood.

If you have a better interest rate than available in today’s market would utilizing/exploring a HELOC make sense for your next investment?

I'm going to utilize this intel.