Lesson learned: have MEPS's on your call list willing to do a quick inspection of the different mechanicals if you don't have a regular contractor willing to do a full house inspection so you don't take a $5000 hit to your budget.4.

Someone suggested "Just have him deed the property to you" but I'm not sure how the mechanics of the transaction work.

Can be auto or any type of service.

That business could be something like "handyman" where you do odd jobs for different folks, but it'll be tough if you're a handyman this week, a car mechanic the next, etc.

Will also continue to keep investing passively through the IRA mechanism

If you’re still looking for a plumbing company you may try Mike Gowen Mechanical or Arrow Plumbing.

A little about me: I spent four years in the US Navy as an Aircraft Mechanic.

I vividly remember the owner calling me while I was in an auto parts store to tell me smugly that he didn't need to lower his price because it was just "mailbox money" for him.

I vividly remember the owner calling me while I was in an auto parts store to tell me smugly that he didn't need to lower his price because it was just "mailbox money" for him.

Another strategy you will want to consider is marketing all of your policies (Home, Auto and Rental) as a single package with different personal lines insurance companies.