Plans need to include how to fund things and to have flexibility to deal some unknowns or uncontrollable things such as a tenant leaving or not paying. 1.

It is usually simpler to hire someone to maintain the property and include the cost in the rent.

It depends on what is included.

Also, you will need to build a solid team, including a VA-savvy real estate agent.

@German Tapia here's some advice:1) Anyone that has to call themselves an expert - isn't.2) Many looking to help - are actually trying to sell you something (us included)3) Big difference between City of Detroit and Suburban Detroit area.

The tenant fills out their information online including their SSN for the company to run the check however as a landlord you do not get the SSN from the screening company just the background check. 

To make connections with other investors, real estate experts, and possible partners, go to local real estate investing clubs, meetings, and networking events.Leads/Properties: Explore via a variety of channels, including direct mail marketing, networking events, and internet platforms like Realtor.com, Zillow, and MLS, to locate leads and properties.

It is a balance sheet of all of your assets and liabilities including both personal and business. 

@MJ S.If a borrower goes into default they will get desperate and do anything to stall including filing a wrongful foreclosure suit.

I'm looking for a residential liability only policy in Georgia that includes A&B.