I recommend small rent increases every 6-12 months rather than large ones less frequently.

These organizations frequently maintain directories of its members, which include lenders, contractors, and agents.Make use of social media channels to establish connections with nearby experts.

Data the applicant enters seems to frequently not be verified and it allows for complete omissions in fields and hides important information such as social security numbers from landlords. 

We try to frequent the gym during the winter (because cold) and the lack of sunlight kills my energy. 

A local RE professional should be able to provide this information to you as well.In New York, we deal with this scenario frequently and oftentimes it does not make sense to legalize ADUs because the permit process is extremely lengthy, the cost is high (sometimes $150-300K for 1 ADU unit), and the potential increase in property valuable is not worth the risk.If you already have an approved permit/plan and can get your renovation down to $80K, you may want to consider this project if the ARV is say north of $800K.** You should also look into any potential property tax increases associated with this change.

Yet, the initial investment might be heftier, and the management could be more complex given you're dealing with more tenants under one roof.On the other hand, single-family homes might spread out your risk and potentially cater to longer-term tenants, promising less frequent turnovers.

I have heard of people pouring cement down drains, and they frequently take appliances, and often other things you would think should be in the house.  

I travel frequently for work so would be willing to road trip for quality group meet ups.

Expect to pay a few points higher from alternative lenders and less frequently will those loans be adjustable where you can benefit from the fed cutting rates.

Degrees in Real Estate Studies, Finance or Economics, Management or Business Administration, Geography or Urban Planning, Law, and Civil Engineering or Construction Management are among those that are frequently pursued.