But how can a landlord protect them self if they don't pay.. its not like you can shut their electric off ??

This week (jobs week), markets have been volatile.Negative news (tending to make bond prices fall; bond yields and mortgage rates rise):A stronger than expected employment report from ADP, including an apparent reacceleration in wage growth for job changers.Commentary from Fed members Raphael Bostic, Loretta Mester, and Neel Kashkari suggesting that there was “no rush” to cut rates unless unemployment rates began to spike.Positive news (tending to make bond prices rise; bond yields and mortgage rates fall):Fed Chairman Jerome Powell saying that — despite the recent “bump” in inflation — rate cuts were still likely this year.Weekly jobless claims came out at 221,000 for the week ending March 30, a bit higher than expectations.As always, everything could change today (Friday) with the release of the BLS jobs report for February.

Hi Kenneth, I work with a few spec builders on the lending side in Charlotte, NC and am always keeping an eye out for off market deals, including land.

Some common expenses include a down payment (if you're buying), closing costs, and any renovations or repairs needed to make the property rentable. 

It's now produces about $450/mo in cash flow after all expenses, not including debt paydown.

Some that I have found seem to do it all including locate properties, generate leads, and some just run the numbers and generate reports.So far I have looked at these:Sure, here are the links to the mentioned real estate investment analysis software:DealCheck: DealCheck is a comprehensive real estate analysis software that allows investors to analyze properties, estimate rental income, calculate cash flow, and evaluate potential returns.

Hi Chris Seveney, I just built a 2 unit in san diego and I was thinking about going solar on those unit's, but I don't know how the billing process works, the tenant pays the bill, or it's better to include it in the rentthank you 

It's far harder to qualify for conventional loans if you're a business owner or self-employed and that equals opportunity.When I look at doing a potential owner finance deal the most important thing for me is skin in the game. 

He declared bankruptcy for all our credit card accounts but  only for himself and specified i was not to be included in that process or notified. 

I've also considered forming an S-Corp in PA, as I want to have a self-directed retirement account someday, and it would be easy to max out with the revenue from the PA solar farm.If I had a self-directed account, I would likely do some investing in securities, but most in real estate (likely in NC).