If an investor doesn't know enough about real estate to navigate through a purchase, that investor probably isn't ready to buy a property as an investment.

I would prefer it to be my handyman but if my tenants have someone reputable, all I ask is for them to send me their business card.

He has a lot of information in that book that will help you navigate the process. 

What are the benefits of 1 vs the other and when growing your business, which one is better? 

for certain its just like any business under capitalized business fail at an alarming rate.

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Finally, on the business side of things, if I fill my mission to provide a product that is better than the competition or simply not offered by the competition, I shouldn't need to rely on potentially cheap marketing on BP.I understand it'd be silly to not do business if it can be a win-win for all involved but there is the right way to do things and you actually did by contacting me.

Having seen hundrets of homes, haveing been through hundrets of inspection, have dealt with all the issues and then looking at your deal through that lense.An attorney won't be able to tell you fair market value or know how to navigate a cometitive bidding situation without loosing your shirt. 

It is the most popular software in the industry and all CPAs know how to navigate it which is nice.At the bare minimum, you should do the following to make your bookkeeping easier:1.

I don't say this because I'm a HML, but because I just don't like the risk/liability of holding a rental property in my own name.But again, I'm not in that business...Maybe someone who is can shed some light / give better advice...