If you can find the occasional deal with enough meat to mark up, or if someone comes to you specifically asking for a buyer, nothing wrong with that.

I would personally not consider living with a bunny and if your potential roommate is asking about bringing the bunny inside occasionally you can be fairly sure that it will be more often than you might think.Are they going to come visit the place ahead of time or are they wanting to do the rental application remotely?

Once the reports are returned, we verify references and occasionally contact a past landlord to ensure thoroughness.

As a hard money lender who works with many investors in the Portland area, I can share some insights on maintenance costs for multifamily properties in this market, though individual experiences may vary:Lots of investors report a slight decrease in maintenance costs during winter months, bc of:- Fewer landscaping needs - Less wear and tear on HVAC systems (as heating is generally less intensive than summer cooling)- Reduced tenant turnover in winterWinter-specific issues can arise:- Potential roof repairs due to heavy rain or occasional snow- Gutter cleaning and maintenance to prevent water damage- Heating system repairs or maintenancePortland-specific factors:- The mild climate helps reduce extreme weather-related maintenance issues. - Older housing stock in some areas may require more upkeep. - Strict local regulations can also sometimes increase compliance-related maintenance costsCost-saving strategies I've seen help:- Preventative maintenance programs can help reduce overall costs obviously - Some investors report success with in-house maintenance teams for larger portfolios- Energy-efficient upgrades can help reduce utility costs in the long runYour specific costs will depend on factors like the age and condition of your properties, your management style, and the specific neighborhoods you're invested in, but hope this helps!

This means having separate bank account, not commingling funds, have an Operating Agreement, have simple occasional "minutes" reflecting actions of the entity, etc. etc. 

Overall, auction.com is kind of a pain to work with but you can occasionally land a deal there as they dont often get their properties to the MLS.

I can just sit here and do one loan after another and sleep well at night knowing that if there is a snag, and there occasionally is, things will end up just fine in the end.  

I see cheap mobile homes on Craigslist occasionally.

now if you give your title company enough bizz they will occasionally prep the note for you.. just depends on what market it is.

Looking forward to getting better educated here at BP - so you've all got your work cut out ;)I became a real estate broker here in Michigan, bought a few investment properties locally, then got into land development and construction of residential condominium projects, subdivisions, and apartment complexes - with a commercial project occasionally tossed into the mix.