Also, be careful of large and local companies upselling you on fancy corporate formations and fancy tax planning packages. 

She probably read some blog post or website talking about mold and immediately jumped to the conclusion that it was the source of her problems. 

The guys we hire don't have fancy websites (or at all) or drive new trucks with giant logos on it. 

If the inspection already passed and you paid the fee and are only waiting on them to send verification via email, and you have already registered you lead cert on the Maryland website (very important).

. - if you're renting by the room vs renting the whole unit to a group of friends, have the following written into the leases: designated cabinets, designated fridge space, designated laundry days, overnight guest rule (and what's considered 'overnight'), + large gatherings rule.- remember that you'll be paying all utilities if you rent by the room, so factor that into what you charge for rent, and consider using remotely-controlled nest thermostats so they can't jack the heat up beyond what any normal person would pay for (if you're in a cold area). the same could be said for a home with central air in a warmer climate.- consider baking into the rest biweekly housekeeping, so that you know that the property is being kept up with (prevents pest issues), and you won't have to deal with any quarrels over who's cleaning the common areas more than who.- always have the parents co-sign the lease.- make a manual for them. what would your own kids be calling you about when they first move out on their own?

There are no photos on your website.

Get rid of the small landlord who’s harder to control and replace them with the large landlord that’s easier to target. 

At a high level, your cost of capital is excellent, contributing to a projected IRR of +26%, which accounts for the time value of money.

Taking on a large first deal with no experience, no resources, no money : high risk for the lender.  

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