Knowing everyone is busy and not wanting to waste anyones time, how do YOU deal with securing access to the property so you don't have to ask the owner to stop by each time your contractors need in to do the walkthrough and write up a quote?

Hi @Agbolade Adesoye ,Good job on making the decision to invest, but the timing isn't right just yet.If you're wanting to invest your own funds, continue savings cash until you have more like $25,000 available to go towards that rental house.If you're wanting to invest other people's money, find wholesale deals in Arizona and apply the BRRRR method .

They don't seem to want to take the easy way out, they probably think they're going to get their security deposit back.

Usually lenders will look at the past 2-3 years of real estate activity and a schedule of addresses you closed on to confirm that experience.One way to secure better terms is to partner up with an investor who has recent experience.

The standard mileage rate is subject to certain rules and you must choose to use it on the first year you have the car then on later years, you can choose between the 2 methods whichever will give you the most deduction. 

Just stick your drain hose down there and make sure it’s secure enough that it won’t come out. 

Highly recommend a video doorbell to keep an eye on the property, makes sure cleaning gets in there on time and just general security.

@Paul WinkaFirst and foremost - you shouldn't lend that much without it being secured. 

There just as hit or miss as any other method.

I'd just suggest that any friends sharing your post don't promise "security" or a "quiet area" as that can get you in trouble.