If you install perpendicular to the front door and continue that through the hallway,IMO, you'll have a lot of waste because of the numerous cuts that will be needed with every plank in the hallway.

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They have numerous properties free and clear, thus the need for the LLC and asset protection.

Because these are items that maintenance people use every day, everyone already had a supplier when I called on him.

I don’t know of specific suppliers for that in Plano but I’m sure a google search will get your some.

However, the things that made me question my future involvement with this unit were possible big expenditures like all the water lines being made of iron (nearing the end of their usable life before cracking on this 1960’s house), a giant tree root running through the center of the crawl space (could disrupt foundation further), or numerous large pine trees either already dead with limbs hanging or leaning over the roof that needs replacing already.

If the subs or suppliers do work, or supply materials, and they aren't paid, it's your property that will be liened, therefore, you are the one that needs to be sure they're being paid, and get signed lien releases from them.

Even though the suggestion is out there the reality is that I shouldn’t expect folks to do this all on their own dime in this market.I didn’t want to pay for all or even part of numerous inspections, that could add up.

There are numerous other strategies out there, but these are the most common and straightforward.

Class A props won't cashflow for 3-5 years, unless you buy from distressed seller or can reposition and raise rents.Class B is really where most investors want to be.Class C is usually NOT for newies, due to numerous challenges that will cause panic attacks.