I'm a fan of the index fund approach for long term growth.

I am not a big fan of using a percentage of rent for maintenance and cap expense.  

Let them know that according to the lease the damage deposit is just that, the damage deposit.Give them a list of all the items they need to clean, remove, etc prior to giving the property back to you.The deposit ensures that they clean the property, including ceiling fans, inside of cabinets, and also that they remove all trash and personal items from the property.  

She also hated seeing the floor fan in a picture.  

Similarly I am a fan of young investors house hacking (I did it when I was younger).  

Not a huge fan at all.Incorporate child LLC in WA with Holding LLC as parent, and report earning to child LLC.

-replace sink and shower pan- repair drywall and repaint interior- replace cabinets with a home depot special- replace countertops, new sink, dishwasher- replace all flooring with vinyl planks or cheap tile- install ceiling fan in living roomI've been researching where to go cheap and where to spend money but I'd appreciate your thoughts!

Across the board, the most successful owners have nurtured relationships with local real estate brokers, property managers, home inspectors, and other professionals who can collectively assist them in making high-quality acquisitions.I'm not a fan of the "turn-key" trap of working with a single "one-stop-shop" company: You want a team of independent, best-in-class operators who are beholden only to you as their client.If you'd like, I'd be happy to put you in touch with some of the folks I know who are doing this today.

I’ve heard of RBVA, and I’m a huge fan of their work.

Account ClosedI'm a big fan of HELOCs.