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I also find good tenants get a place before the last day of the month so if they give me the keys a few days early I return the unused rent and I tell the new tenants if they'll pick up the couple of days rent at the end of the month they can get in early.

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When he first told me about the leaking that's when he told me the floors were already warped which indicates to me that he did not tell me the first time he saw the leaking.

Yes, and sometimes you'll see the price will read "Market," which in my opinion, is an indication that sellers are looking for offers at retail.

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Just to protect yourself, not just from your partner, but say a contractor gets hurt, if the LLC isn't filed correctly with an accurate Operating Agreement, you are LIABLE.Further, the key to an operating agreement is to clearly detail ownership, responsibilities, how to handle the bookkeeping, and also should detail how to remove a partner should one person want to leave.These are absolutely key.

Lastly, Mamie, when I purchased my first SFH, I picked up the keys and thought I was going to vomit.

And building rapport with these sellers early on, even before you know their situation is key because that's how you understand what they're going through and where they're coming from.