We are in violent agreement, though you seem to be more conflicted than I am about it ... you should try to resolve that, it is not healthy to live life with that level of cognitive dissonance.The way I protect myself from a downturn is literally described in detail in numerous posts on this very thread and in my original response to you, it is a combination of equity AND cash flow AND reserves, all of which are created by appreciation.

We thought about reaching out directly to furniture suppliers thinking that we could purchase stuff at a discount.  

There a numerous proptech companies that are focused on providing services to catch fraud fast.

Evan,I have filed numerous tax appeals for clients and been very successful in getting the property taxes lowered for them.

Search the BP for ADU appraisals to encounter numerous examples.

By far this has been the most popular property I've listed--I got the property for so cheap that I keep getting numerous calls from retail buyers and a few from investors.A week after it was listed, I got a missed call from Sage Acquisitions informing me that someone reported to them that this property is being sold in Craigslist and if we don't stop they will send us a cease and desist order.I'm a little bit at loss as to what to tell them when I call them back.

Just wondering what is everyone doing with the rehab on there properties,  i know you get a contractor,  but do you have to go shopping on what tile and flooring to use and fixtures to buy etc... or do you just tell t...

I have heard Tony Robinson and Rob talk about the 10% down second home loan mortgage option numerous times.Does anyone have a lender contact that services Western North Carolina.

Michael,Do you belong to NARPM, we talk about this process amongst ourselves, at conferences and online on numerous Facebook PM groups.

Major items, I just buy it from my regular suppliers, quality materials always.