Maytag and Whirlpool are good imo.I personally also avoid ice makers and water dispensers.

I'm trying to avoid having to use a PM for cashflow purposes yet the only LAIC I can find will only do it if the property has a PM. 

Originally posted by @Luís Ferreira:@Rui Dias Costa,When i buy, my strategy to avoid that to happen is to have a "mixed rate", which is 5 years with fixed rate (prety good deals with BankInter and DeutsheBank) and the rest of the contract variable rate.During the 5 years with fixed rate i try to get the loan paid down at least until 60% of LTV.

I personally avoid individual showings and schedule open houses instead.

My personal thesis is to avoid the HOA altogether, problem solved.RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS can still run with the land even if there is no HOA, placed on by the developer.

It was kinda pricey so I swallowed the bullet with a property manager to avoid headaches.  

I've had bad experiences with US Bank and would avoid them.

This can lower your tax bracket potentially and you earn interest on the income you would have normally paid Uncle Sam.10) At the close of escrow, move funds outside of the taxable estate to avoid the 40% estate tax on amounts over $11M single or $22M married couple.

If electing S Corp status, pay yourself a reasonable salary to avoid IRS scrutiny.To be honest with you, you don't need any kind of Corp for tax savings unless you reach a certain amount of net income.

Having a healthy fear going into any deal can keep your sense sharp to avoid potential pitfalls.