The electricians (one licensed, one assistant) arrived, did the work, and the lead guy gave me his personal number, saying he is indeed licensed and can do work a lot cheaper than if I go through his employer.Is this considered kosher, and separately, is it wise?

Note - for Winthrop and Revere it is important to determine if the property is in a flood zone - the maps recently changed...Utilities - ideally the units are separately metered for gas/electric.

Managing your emotions is key to maintaining a long term perspective on your investment.

There is a lot of emotion and drama.

There are to many other properties out there to get to emotionally involved with just one. 

I'm trying to find a simple solution to putting the security deposits into a 4 separate savings accounts.

You have listened to some the Podcasts, so you know what most of the people say about what separates successful RE investors that from ones that give up or fail, Taking action. 

You may want to seek out an attorney if you are looking for a registered agent or if you are going into business with a partner, because there can be numerous decisions that need to be made regarding the arrangements between the members of the LLC.Asset protection problems usually arise when you don't run the company as a separate entity.

We personally would save up the extra income from the tax free, and add in any hazardous duty pay, family separation pay, hostile fire...whatever...and then use the 10% military combat savings program. 

Is there a separate entrance to the basement.