If it is consumer spending or they lost a job and didn't figure stuff out that's a no go as I would be in the same boat if they lose their job again but I get medical. 

Good in the long term so I didn't have to worry about the utility bill but like you mentioned - high upfront costs and time consuming. - Equal Splitting (ratio utility billing) - What I've heard from lawyer friends who practice real estate law is a trending spike in resident issues.

I rejected a hare-brained project proposal, and a -$14k charge stayed on my account forever.

In 2024, back-to-school and back-to-college spending has dropped as consumers adopt a more cautious approach following the pandemic surge.

the Pm isnt' even managing the repair-owner comms - it takes me forever to get responses-rent collection - happens through a portal, they aren't going and picking up checks...-3- day notice - they didn't service it for 50 days....

I recently purchased land in South Texas with plans to build my forever home.

There's a lot of lobbying by NAR and the other associations, too.Most consumers don't know how any of these things work and don't want to, and would sue anyone in a heartbeat if anything went wrong, so it's important to keep that in mind.There is always the path of becoming a wholesaler, if you really do know what you are doing.

Frequently the price is higher than a consumer would get if they contracted directly with a contractor.  

If I were to purchase a SFR from a consumer I would INSIST that they employ an attorney. 

And yes, the best way to pick my brain is by consuming my blog.