I typically start there and check anyone in question using the other review websites.One of my handymen charges $40 the first hour and $30 each additional (he's so busy he's booked up until 2019 - no joke) and the other charges $50 the first hour and $40 each additional. 

The reason it is higher because you must use non-recourse loan in your IRA, conventional loan would not be allowed because IRS rules prohibit you personally guaranteeing the loan for the IRA. 

Its $50 a window here to rescreen.

@Brian Garrett I like the idea of a HELOC, but you need to know your state's rules on non-owner occupied HELOCs.

@George Blower about the LLC investment, do we have to invest in the same proportion (50/50), or could we invest in different proportions when investing into the same LLC?

Keep in mind the 2% rule is the absolute most crude rule for evaluating properties.

In return he wants a 50/50 split and wants me to convince the seller to "carry-back" 40% and not the current 70%...

@Alina Trigub We went with my sole ownership and 2 years I/O, and 50/50 equity share.

However, as Texas is a Community Property State, it's probable Husband already has a 50% interest in  the property, regardless of whether or not his name appears on the deed.  

They do not get paid if the unit is vacant, only on collected rents.I believe he takes 50% of late fees and keeps the security deposits in escrow and pays for repairs after move out.