I thought I was being smart and made the insurance coverage start date to 3 months from when I started this entire process (I started this process around mid August so I had my insurance coverage start in November 1st).

that is very smart, you get half a day to turn is around! 

Ultimate how to become - sexy smart successful, hairy amazing and a good investor- guide... sent.

For all of you smart Bigger Pockets out there, what are your thoughts? 

A contractor that doesnt get a deposit is basically loaning the customer money at 0 % interest . ( not too smart on the contractors end )Landlords do background checks on tenants , a smart contractor does background checks on the customer .

OZones have huge tax incentives to bring both capital and smarts to areas that need it. 

But I just want to know if this is a smart investing plan or if there are better ways or options to go about this.

I have really been looking into just nailing some LP smart side over my existing 117 pine siding.

@Kyle Jeane this will depend on the area and topography but generally if your doing slab on grade the most important design features are main level living, open floor plans, easy access, minimum 34” interior doors for wheel chair access, handicap accessible bathrooms with grab bars and easy access showers and or walk in tub.

This is our 1st home and it's been a good investment thus far and we're trying to be smart about what we do.We own a double duplex 3,200sq ft (800ft per floor liveable space + a cellar) in Bushwick, Brooklyn.