The house was new when I bought it and needed little work.What was the outcome?

Warranties are a waste of money, especially if you take good care of your properties and rent to people who do the same.Since I had many units, I had several trades people for each specialty that I could get bids from. 

They just made it sound like I was putting myself at risk by purchasing properties for my own investments.Funny you say that, I’d trade places with you now for a slice of New York pizza.

@Kevin DeVargasI wouldn't be so hasty to suggest that OP "make sure your accountant deducts the home office expense" based on what's laid out in this thread.There's no where near enough facts for the conclusion that OP's activities rise to the level of a trade or business...

- general trading principles- what will the business actually be doingWho puts what in?

You will need to somehow build an incoming property stream.In addition, there is a shortage of many skilled trades.  

I’ll trade my “no move out in winter” verbiage

Total build was about 8 months because I self performed a few (too many) trades.

I will work with landlords and house hackers, however, since most properties I find that dont work for my investment business can work great for them.Also, I now have many more tools in my toolbelt that other agents dont have, I have a crew that can do work, know a ton of contractors/trades and can get materials for pretty cheap.  

What was the outcome?