Thanks for the tip on Wilmington, Damian. 

What are some tips and tricks for scouting out areas that I am a complete stranger to?

@Bill Labrecque  and I are closing on a SFR flip towards the end of June and are in the process now of fine tuning our rehab budget for the project.The outside of the house itself and the landscaping is actually very well cared for. 

Brent, Thanks for the tips!

I once read a tip that I thought was priceless, they said not to have them write checks in your name, but the LLC name and don't let them know you are the owner (if possible, dont lie though).

They are both great at learning the fundamentals.Also - here's a couple articles you might enjoy:The 21 Best Real Estate Investing Books Ever How to Rent Your House: The Definitive Step by Step GuideHow to Be a Landlord: Ten Tips for SuccessOh - and don't forget to set up your Keyword Alerts!

@James Birdsall Thanks for the tip.

All of those tips are great.  

Hi all,Can/Should a homeowner with housemates claim the income (rent) and a portion of expenses (landscape maintenance, cleaning service, utilities, home repairs) on taxes as a business expense, if it is the homeowner's primary residence?

This is a notable milestone for @Joshua Dorkin and team - congratulations on growing the model to this level.However, I wonder if the growth in unique visits per month has a similarity to "shoeshine boys giving stock tips"?