With that freedom, I can be more...... available and energetic to my wife and kids... philanthropic, more often (and more generous when I do it)... physically healthy (would train for a marathon right now if I had the time!)...

It's not just personal credit at jeopardy here, an owner is responsible for providing a safe and healthy living space which means fixing things which means additional capital.

The LLC will give some protection, but a healthy amount of insurance would also be an option, especially for your partner.As for forming the llc, that is easy enough to do in Georgia - it is $25 for the name registration, $100 for the filing and then $50/yr for renewal.https://georgia.gov/popular-topic/corporations-llc

You the pilot fish get an easy snack or information and lesson and the shark your mentor gets to stay healthy and clean.

I'm kind of surprised I'm healthy! 

Before occupancy, you need to have a thorough inspection (with pictures) done in person that they sign, along with a healthy deposit (no $99 move in specials).

It's been a great learning experience with several healthy headaches, but I'm definitely ready to make a move into a larger home with central AC as Texas temps break the 100's way too often.On the profession side, I spent the past 7 and a half years in insurance, and in mid-2017, I began saving up for the jump to real estate so I could immerse myself in the industry (and hopefully pick up a few good deals along the way).

There certainly are other low barrier markets that have a healthy pool of tenants to choose from.

So, if you're not going to do the work yourself, or if you don't have some magical contractor that can do it cheeper (and better) than anyone else, the only reason not to buy it finished is if the price you get it for, combined with the price you're paying to fix it, combined with a very healthy margin for your risk and the inevitable surprises....

Healthy trees need not be removed.