I know many investors (myself included) use self direct IRA capital to invest in a passive nature and earn gains in a tax sheltered environment. 

I'm a detailed guy by nature but my goal would be to systemetize once I find a dependable contractor who I can use multiple times.

Obviously my take is going to have some bias as a TK provider in Memphis and Little Rock, but I recently went to Knoxville for another business I own up there and wanted to buy a few homes up there too as the market looks great.

For instance, if I want to get a reading of sheet rock I suspect, first I'd get a sheet rock reading high off the floor and far from the area I suspect.

Electric and natural gas service may not be discontinued while you are in possession of your unit.

BP members rock!

Did you know that in order for a 3bd to be considered a legal bd in Baltimore city, it has to have natural sunlight/ an egress window, and a closet?

This is a natural outgrowth of No. 1: you have to pick properties with solid fundamentals.

Given the sometimes-volatile nature of the real estate world, you will be ahead of the game if you plan for change.Be Specific with Action PlansDo not confuse lofty goals and wish lists with a business plan.

I believe that the natural gas for the hot water heaters and gas ranges are separately metered also.Here is the interesting part: The owner chooses to pay all utilities costing him upwards of $17k annually.