Take photos of all damages, keep copies of all incident reports and communication records with your tenants, fire department, and insurance company.I would strongly consider working with a reputable public adjuster, especially for a claim of this size.

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Landlords must educate themselves on what a good property manager looks like, screen until they find a good one, then supervise that property manager to keep them on task.Far too many Landlords go for the first one on a Google search, the one with the lowest advertised fees, the flashy website, or some other superficial qualifier.

Keep learning...but if you really want to get involved, that means you will eventually have to take action. 

Goal is to keep growing the portfolio in Baltimore. 

Make sure to follow all legal procedures correctly and keep documentation of all communications and actions taken.In the long term, taking preventive measures from the start can help avoid similar non-payment issues in the future.

House hacking is a great start, but it is important to keep in mind potential downsides like privacy issues and the stress of managing tenants.

Few years later I heard the guy he partnered with had been brought up on fraud charges or something.Anyway, the sales guy for the ACTS keeps calling me and trying to get $1000 out of me for a lease option program.

Should I just keep my sh*tty job and go for it on my free time?

Please keep us posted on your progress!