- slow, bad, inaccurate communication  - nickle/dime expenses  - add overhead unnecessarily (eg mark up on bills)I would find a new PM if you are not happy with your current PM and do not believe you can resolve the issues in a timely fashion.  

I have had mold in 2 of my properties and have found that sometimes it is just surface mold that can be removed and dry wall replaced, sometimes it requires more intervention.

I'd also take advantage of opportunistic fix-and-flips (at least one per year) to build capital for additional long-term acquisitions.This will be a LONG POST so I think I'll break it up into multiple parts over the next few days.PROJECT #1: My first project was a 6/4 duplex in Tampa that was REO, vacant for three years, which (on the surface) seemed to need only an extensive interior reno.

I have a full time job that supports me at the moment, so not having gobs of cash coming in from this property isn't going to ruin me, as long as it takes care of itself.As they say, you don't know what you don't know...Also...more questions have surfaced since I began writing this...LLCs, should I have one for this transaction?

Hand work, raking seams, etc. makes a less durable asphalt surface as well.Don’t listen to anyone if they tell you salt doesn’t damage concrete.

The floor guys are just going to come along and undercut all the door jambs anyway to put any sort of hard-surface flooring.There is an exception to this in my book.

I hope to buy and build a couple houses.The lot has two buildable locations, lot is 10 acres total, private, good area, etc... the catch is that limestone bed rock is at or near the surface about everywhere.What should I be aware of and consider prior to my purchase regarding the bed rock.

I assume doing it yourself, based on the question.Get a good exterior primer, intended for this type of surface.

The population growth isn't there to support it and something being "in fashion" only drives prices so much here.

It also boarders the south west part of the city, meaning SEPTA is extremely abundant from regional rail, buses, and subway surfaces/trolleys.