I warn people over and over and over to know what they are buying and to go personally see what they are buying. 

Install low profile LED lights or wall sconces.If this is an investment property you need to be thinking about returns.

If you've been around these forums a while you may remember @Justin Goodin of Next Level Equity. He used to troll these waters for suckers very hard until I found out that his claimed experience and transaction histor...

Even when talking with some real estate professionals who would seem to have an incentive to help me with renting out my property, I have been met with serious warnings (they pretty much say don't do it).

its most unfortunate that you had to go through this deception and theft from someone who is considered a professional in this business. we definitely appreciate you putting the warning out about this character. as hard as it is to find a reliable experienced contractor nowadays its even harder to find one that's not a crook and a liar and that's truly pathetic.   

This october the tenant left without warning and house went vacant.

Any tips, warnings, or real-life lessons are welcome! 

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I’d love to hear your thoughts, tips, or even warnings.

If the police cite them, I would issue a lease violation warning.