Not so much with real estate as they tend to be well attended around here, but I have been to automotive, heavy equipment and boat auctions where there are three or four bidders for dozens of items up for bid.

I use an SCorp, as it makes the most sense....protection with no double taxation.As for the equipment....rental cost are certainly higher than owning, IF they use that piece of equipment at least half of the time.  

I have an extensive history in carpentry and remodeling, along with being a heavy equipment operator.

Self managing my first property has been a comprehensive educational experience and is equipping me to be a more effective investor when I turn the keys over to a management company in the future.

Add in maybe 2 hours to get the work done, that's valuing your time at less than $18.75/hr (because the cost of equipment, gas, and other supplies have been left out).

equipment               is it cheaper to construct freezer spaces vs. buying the walk-in freezer containers?

Each state has different laws (including recourse and default) and once you have the atty's form, you'd be better equipped for the next deal.

-U&O are waaaay more lax than the suburbs-Low TaxesPhilly Cons-COMPETITION (like any metropolitian area)-Sloth bureaucracy (permit pulling, plan approval)-4.28% Transfer taxSuburbs Pros-School systems that sell homes, not blocks-Safety of your equipment/materials not getting stolen-less competition (unless you are by a university or the #1 school district)-Permits/inspections are handled on micro level, usually takes a fraction of the time as it does in Philly.

The trust does no business except with the C Corp, leasing houses/equipment, at a profit. 

I have never seen any rental property with keyless entry on the back patio door, but my tenant is asking for it.This is what I found out when I searched up TX requirement for rental properties-"Every rental unit in Texas should be equipped with the following security devices at the time that the tenant takes possession of the unit:One window latch on each exterior window in the dwelling;A doorknob lock or keyed deadbolt on each exterior door*;A keyless bolting device (i.e. a keyless deadbolt) on each exterior door**;A door viewer on each exterior door;A sliding door pin lock AND either a handle latch or a security bar on each exterior sliding glass door."