That is a very common partnership strategy, but it gets dicey a lot, especially with family.

In any event in my area the most common municipal utilities are garbage and sewer which are flat fees and I include those in the rents which is the norm in my market. 5.

Because right here on Linked in is a person by different name, different business than you speak of commonly on BP, EXACT SAME FACE.......

Hello, newbie landlord question here: Is it common to require first month's rent, last month's rent, and a security deposit for new tenants?

•Challenges & Opportunities: What are some common challenges that investors face in this market, and are there any unique opportunities right now?

Common concerns in pre-1940s buildings include outdated plumbing, old electrical systems, and structural issues that could be costly to bring up to modern standards.

I look forward to learning as I go, but I'd also love to hear your advice and common mistakes to avoid.

This comes with time and experience but a book that helped me tremendously (not really a sales book, though) was "Boundaries" by Henry Cloud.The most common challenges for RE Agents early relate to generating leads and focusing on income producing activity.I would consider spending 50-75% of your side-hustle time on income generating activities. 

At settlement what is sold is the beneficial interest in the trust rather than the property itself.On paper the lender just sees a common estate planning tactic rather than a sale of the property.

I have an off market commercial deal in a hot investment area I'm able to get seller financing on. This allows me to get into a great property and leave the bank out.  I don't have anyone I know enough to trust as a p...