My two quick tips that really got my investing train moving are these:1.

Having that ghosting on your credit is a train wreck ahead.

I have it on there in bold letters that smoking in the unit can increase the cost by 3xs per item. 

Dig deep.pasted:My recommendation would be start with a few books.Don campbell real estate investing in Canada 2.0ThenDon Campbell 97 tips for Canadian real estate investorsThen81 financial tax tips for Canadian real estate investors by Campbell and DubeThenReal estate joint ventures - Russell westcottThenLegal tax accounting strategies - Cohen DubeThenReal estate retirement plan - Callum RossI would recommend don’t buy anything until you’ve read the first 3 at least and don’t pay for any training until you’ve read them all (you’ll be able to spot the grifters better).

You typically want the LLC where the asset/business is LLC's are a state specific item- so having it where it needs to funciton will likely offer you the best protectionsConsult with an attorney 

You’ll still need to send them the itemized security deposit letter.

I have found in Baltimore city as long as you are making a sincere effort to resolve item, various government officials will give you some leeway.

. $6000/10 year life span/12 months in a year= $50 per month for 1 item.

What expense items are the highest?

What I need is a maintenance service that can take care of electrical, plumbing and general handyman maintenance items that tenants might require fixing.