A business bank account helps with asset protection, accounting and tax return preparation. 

It's not negotiable.Most brokerages have failed their agents in preparing for this.

Real estate companies that embrace this new reality will emerge not only compliant but more resilient, more attractive to investors, and better prepared to navigate the future of the industry.

Hi Carole,In a competitive market, the most effective financing strategies involve being prepared and proactive.

Be prepared to justify this to the seller, perhaps by highlighting the extensive rehab costs.Rehab Costs An $80K rehab budget on a multifamily property is substantial.

Being an agent will take a year or so to get off the ground so be prepared if you go that route.

In my free time, I'm a wine/food guy who loves to travel. 

If you are a landlord I would strongly recommend that you seek professional property management solutions elsewhere or fully be prepared to chase down your property managers for their services.

It's great that you're naturally a saver and already thinking about balancing enjoying life today with preparing for the future.

Having to get super create just means you aren't prepared for the deal.