Hard money lenders also don't really like to lend to owner-occupants due to compliance issues, so I guess it depends on exactly how you set up the process.

For these reasons, I obviously don't want to set up a showing.

Do you have a court date set?

I would like to buy a multifamily in the future, to house hack possibly, as soon as I fulfill my primary residence clause in my mortgage contract.Now for the questions.What would be the wisest way to set myself up as far as collecting rents, deposits, utilities?

There is one set of stairs, which is also carpeted.Home Depot and Lowe's both gave me estimates of a whopping $10,000, and a local floor guy gave me an $8,000 estimate. 

Our RE investments have grown considerably since we set up our trust and LLC, and it's time for a review.

I realize many people have their properties set up as a distinct/separate entities, LLCs, etc.

There are a lot of people in unregulated areas, like ours, with little to no experience, setting up businesses and attempting to manage other people's investments.  

Hi BiggerPockets Community,When I initially discovered BP, I had set out a goal for myself to purchase my first [income] property by end of 2017.

I think knowing this ultimately helps you set meaningful goals, develop a plan of action and drive your overall success.