Or is it required or general practice to give access to individual units only, and lock each key in its own combination locked lockbox or closets?

You need to combine that with either DM, cold-calling, or door-knocking.Do you have any practice in listening for distress and motivation? 

Nothing stopping you from developing the skills and understanding for paper savings, habit-forming behavior to position you for a deal in the near or far future -- all of this would be good life skills to learn and practice while you are under your analysis paralysis.  

This is refundable to them provided that their pets do not provide cause any damage to my home.2) I only allow one pet and I require them to upload a photo of their pet at the time of their rental application to protect against any changes.3) This one isn't necessarily a guideline, but a practice I implemented: I have tenant-proof AND pet-proof materials in my rental such as luxury vinyl flooring, quality tile, and furnishings that can withstand pet accidents.I am also considering charging pet rent, but it is a mere thought at this point.

When the buyer exercises the purchase option do you credit them back the small down payment?

Written by attorney investors, it's full of practical advice pertaining to management of investment property, has sample forms that can be edited, and - most importantly - they tell you what your primary state laws are and where you can read them.

But when done correctly, that can offset your active income.Disclaimer: While I’m an attorney licensed to practice in PA, I’m not your attorney.

When properties are going under contract same day it's listed it is not always practical to put eyes on the house before you make an offer.

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Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.