Ive been in construction my whole life (30 years). 

As a landlord I respect the power that I have over someone's life.

You should never put solar panels on any house if it will need to be re-roofed within the life of the panels and most solar companies will make you address the roof before they will install. 

Did you have PMI for the life of the loan or just the first 20%?

There will be no gift tax consequences if they have not gifted more than 22M throughout their life. 

Now, this duplex was turn key and had numerous upgrades such as flooring, painting, hot water heaters, roof.

@Dylan BairOld post coming back to life.

All, can you recommend any types of movies, where one of the topics are life around the Real estates investing matters on US market?

Bought my first rental in 2010, got my real estate license in 2013 and bought a property management company in late 2015This is when my life changed and I became exponentially happier.I don’t punch a time clock and I’ll never go back.Since 2015, we have been hovering at around 115-130 doors that we manage for investors, as well as my personal units.Between last year and now, I have personally acquired an additional 10 doors through bank financing and owner financing.Through partnerships I’ve put together a few deals and have a 17 others (two duplexes, one 12 unit apartment, and one condo) .I love the podcast and this community of investors.Thanks,Dave Fulkerson

And if going to The Good Will is beneath you then you have a lot to learn about business and life.