I'm seeking like minded investors that would be willing to partner with me in future deals; someone that I can learn from I look forward to networking with all of youThanks,Ishmael B

You can always increase the liability coverage, or purchase umbrella policy as mentioned. 

Needless to say, I feel they are not going to respond favorably to my dramatic increase in rates.

If I was you, I would seek out a small local bank & try to obtain a commercial loan for each property you want to buy  .If you can't do that then I would seek out private money from somebody that you know or know of.I would also strongly suggest trying to get the owner to finance if you can.There are lots of ways to get money, but hard money lenders should probably be your last choice.  

The last thing you want is increased vacancy due to pest problems.

A LLC will likely increase your taxes not reduce them.

My advice is buy, but purchase on today's numbers not what it is going to increase to.  

Minneapolis has had and increase in rents of 8.85% in the last year.

If you take into account that rent will continue to increase over the years while your payments remain the same your cash flow will only increase.

Hi all,I currently own a single family home in Arlington, MA but am looking to rent it out to be my first rental unit in my portfolio as I'll be relocating to NYC. Does anyone have any suggestions for PM that I can us...