Credit cards - store specific, general business expenses, etc.Any POV you have on what has worked for you would be great!

They’re your first line of defense in protecting your investment portfolio.

@Jefferson BlackWhat is the turnover on this type of property?

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Purchase price: $1,300,000 Cash invested: $260,000Brusly Commons Retail Center11,000 SF retail center located on Hwy 1., which is a major LA State Highway with heavy traffic.

I bought it sight unseen as I viewed it as a small development project, did my due diligence up front and didn’t really care about the state of the house.There were 5 offers on the property to which I ended up knowing a few of the other bidders.

I'm happy to provide some analysis and numbers on the property.

@Tyler Speelman pretty common in this area (NJ) but I think depends on location.

I have seen amazing stories from many of you on BP and want to open my mind to new possibilities and strategies that are out of my comfort zone.Teaching - I have been building residential and commercial properties for many (too many) years as well as land development and property subdividing.

@Philip Levi it depends on what part of town the rental is in.