Now, he was never been in the duplex, which has wood floors, brand new kitchen cabinets, metal accent wall and all new lighting and painting etc.

@Wesley W.yes the push type connections are metal based & will fail during a hard freeze.

They are numbered 1-13 in our rental agreement.Here you go:13.Any illegal substance use on the part of TENANT, his/her family or guests shall be cause for expedited eviction.12.No parities may be held at this residence.A party is defined as any gathering of guests that creates a noise level that can be heard by neighboring tenants.11.Absolutely no waterbeds or water furnishings may be used in or on the premises unless otherwise provided herein.10.Nails may not be put in the walls without prior written permission from the LANDLORD.Nail holes should be small and unnoticeable.If the holes are large or visible, a charge of $5.00 for each hole will be made for repair.No decals or contact paper is to be put on any woodwork, walls, appliances, or cabinets.Nothing may be taped to any walls.9.TENANT will see that the conduct of him/her self, his/her family, and guests are not disorderly, boisterous, or unlawful; that it does not interfere with the rights or comforts of the other persons on or adjacent to the premises and that visits by the police to the premises for any of the above is grounds for eviction.8.TENANT will promptly report all leaking faucets or toilets.Water shall not be left running except in winter, when it is sometimes used to prevent frozen pipes.Tenant will accept all responsibility for due to neglect, including frozen pipes. 7.TENANT will properly operate all appliances, fixtures, and plumbing supplied by the LANDLORD.This includes, but is not limited to, coin operated appliances used by TENANTS.6.TENANT will keep clean and sanitary and comply with all laws and ordinances.5.TENANT will reimburse LANDLORD for replacing all broken glass regardless of cause.4.The LANDLORD will maintain the yards in cases of an apartment building with common grounds.TENANT will in case show proper respect and care of the surrounding yard and property of the residence.TENANT agrees to pay for all damages done to the yards, shrubs, trees, etc. by him/ herself, guests or agents.Parking any motor vehicles on the lawn or landscape is also forbidden.

Simplisafe alarm system, deep cycle marine battery and an inverter all in a lockable metal box bolted to floor.

I'm sure you can find useful tidbits there if you search for episodes that are related to your interests.There is also a bookstore and constant webinars being held where you can continue to learn.You're definitely in the right place to gain information on REI!

It's technically the tenents money and is only being held in trust by the landlord.

They prefer title be held in an LLC. 

Properties acquired to rehab/flip are held for sale and not held for investment purposes.

@Mike D'ArrigoMy rule is to diversify, so I invest in equities, metals, real estate, notes, bonds, tax liens and private equity.

I did not disclose what I was doing to the boss or co-workers and actually held my license for several months before I finally made the transition.