I have properties in the city that I allow pets bc I know those tenants will be required to clean up after them per city laws.

Acquisition Criteria: Develop clear criteria for the types of properties you target (location, price range, property type, etc.), allowing you to evaluate deals faster and more consistently.

In this particular case, I have a property I'd like to get a HELOC on to then buy another property.

I read biggerpockets reviews on each of the property.

Years ago, I could file claims for small, even minimal, damages on my rental properties, like a few fence pieces blown off during a storm.

Some of my properties insurance and taxes go up over $200 every year.

Are you finding more investors turning to private money lenders for quicker access to capital?

I know other investors bought the property and sold it after a rehab and still made money. 

The property is currently in a trust. 

Gaining connections with agents, investors, and wholesalers for off market deals is obviously a sure way to find properties under value.