Rents are generally low there as well, but definitely stable.

Continuous flooring concerns generally apply more to wood flooring, where matching is harder and more expensive.

However, there are some general guidelines and strategies to help you scale up to 5, 10, or even 20 properties. 

If you're planning an open house at a vacant listing, know that you've just let the general public know that it is just that - vacant.Better safe than evicting/repairing...

Perhaps if your partner was a general contractor or handyman type there may be some merit there to reduce costs / increase profitability.If your partner enjoys deal sourcing, a better move might be for him to become an agent - so he could legally collect commissions from finding deals and managing properties for multiple people. 

What I enjoy most about real estate investing and life in general is the people.

My advice is generally: seldom sell. 

Generally no because the root system is still in place.

Expect property inspector to investigate rehab performed was good, alongside general property inspection.Can a BP member please recommend a good inspector along with what I should expect to pay for the service.Thank you

I'll happily pay the commission and his GC fees, and we'll hopefully do this a few dozen times over the coming years.My general question is: how are other people handling this awkwardness?