I feel like I'm drunk as every one is not level or taken at an odd angle.

In every state the public is welcome to bid at sherrif sales or in Deed of Trust states Trustee auctions.

Since i don't know who flipped the switch, i am planning to pass on the cost to them both equally ($180 total)Let me know if anyone has a comment on that, but i do trust my gut when i comes to tenants and their issues, knew this one didn't pass a smell test.Why is there a switch for the boiler in a hallway?

I feel like it would be great to trust a property management company on all of this, but it would be hard not to step in if you could do a better job at screening bad tenants (eg screening HUGE future problems).I initially managed properties myself, but now I delegate that responsibility to my business partner, personal assistant, or a property manager at my brokerage.Most PMs I know will send you an applicant for final approval and you can get on the phone with them and ask them questions

I have been able to take my real estate portfolio to a level in which i really didn't think possible and educate myself on so many things not only in real estate but in creating wealth throughout the power of networking with others that have experience and proven track records in other types of businesses.

The biggest challenge is finding a team you can trust that will run the business for you because its not passive at all. 

Their character, their payment record, how well they take care of you property, etc all these things are for you to discover with your tenants and build trust between each other. 2. when it comes to screening, you must check their credit, their paystubs, their employer and landlord references, their criminal background, I also get a copy of everyone's photo ID.3.

That is the one thing that will take what you learn here, on podcast, and in books to the next level.

Finding contractors you can trust to show up and complete the work.

I’m also considering advising my tenant to look into Section 8 assistance, as it could help support their financial situation while allowing me to adjust the rent closer to market levels.