Bought $425k put in $80k rehab now worth around $900k 7 years later.

Hope you've made some good investments now 7 years later!

It encourages pride of ownership and reduces headaches long-term.In general, I prefer managing trash service myself (and passing the cost along) rather than leaving it entirely to the tenant — that way the property stays presentable, and you’re not stuck dealing with surprises later.

Using the right person for the right job keeps your project running smoothly and avoids surprises that could eat into your profits later.

If they’ll allow a true ADU later, design the rough‑ins now to keep that option open.

Also his Rat Race 2 Retirement later this month.On Eventbrite you can find Jorge Abreau's Elevate Meetup on the 13th.Both are excellent networking opportunities.Cashflow will depend on your leverage and operating skills. 

Alright so a little bit of preface- my wife and I purchased a duplex in March of this year, moved into one of the units a month later and we've been renting out the other unit to inherited tenants (they are great btw).

He later said in deposition that he didn't see the collapse coming.

I asked about open doors or windows , they later sent me a picture of bees swarming under the soffit .

I personally got into investing by house hopping; living in the single family, bought a new one about 1.5 years later, moved into that one and then turned the first one into a full-rental and I did that for the first 3 houses.