To have the discretionary time (and wealth) to travel to Hawaii on a whim is one of many life goals of mine.

Once you have title, then you can do the rehab yourself, or just sell it to another investor.Lots of lessons here:1) Don't loan money in second position unless you understand what happens if the borrower defaults.2) Don't loan money 3,000 miles from home, unless you're prepared to travel to the property to attend a foreclosure auction.3) Plan better. 

SFH's are much easier because you only have one tenant and they can pay for their usage.

We have to get better and be proactive in August, I missed the boat (again) this year, because my wife is a teacher and August is a travelling month.

Ultimately do what feels right, Google Voice is free for the first number when you sign up with them and having Unlimited data calls and texts are technically data usage since you are using an app and you’re NOT using your minutes or texts, if you have a certain number allotted to you each month, so it’s a win win.

I want more time to spend with my daughter, to travel and to make more money for my family and many generations to come.

I told them that I charge a fee to go to the buildings and I won't charge that travel fee if I can do something remotely, such as letting Contractors in and viewing their progress during a renovation.The Locks that I use is this one: Yale Z-Wave Lever LockI love this lock because I like using a Lever lock for the front door with a Door Closer.I don't know if this happens to Deadbolts, but I'm afraid that a tenant will hold the door open too long and the Electronic Deadbolt will open it's bolt.

@Aaron Smith There are companies that exist solely to travel around the country and buy tax liens.

If someone ask you a question about zoning or usage call the city for them and do your homework .  

I have filed the 1065 and did not include mileage expenses in the 1065 since the business did not reimburse my wife and I for all the travel we did to work on the unit.