I know mistakes are part of the journey, but I’d like to learn as much as I can from others’ experiences so I can start strong and avoid the common pitfalls.Thanks in advance for sharing your insight — I really appreciate it!

Additionally, all my expenses are about $850-1000 a month.

This is a very common practice.2.

Additionally you can do a no ratio loan however the rate will be significantly higher.

Obvious next step.Outcome: Higher opt-in rates and fewer drop-offs.Step 4: Connect the follow-up – Deliver the magnet by email and kick off a short nurture.Outcome: Fast replies, booked calls, and warmer conversations.Step 5: Promote it everywhere – Pin it to your profiles, run a small ad, add a QR code to mailers, and link it from blog posts.Outcome: Consistent daily signups instead of random spikes.Sample Templates or ScenariosCampaign outline: “Thinking of Selling in [ZIP]”Audience: Owners in 66208 who plan to list in 3–6 monthsLead magnet: 7-page “Pricing and Prep Playbook for 66208”Landing page: Headline, 3 bullets, short form, privacy notePromotion: Two feed posts, one email to SOI, $10/day zip-code ad, QR on postcardFollow-up: 5-email series with tips, then invite to a short pricing consultEmail sequence (5 messages, plain text)Delivery: Link to the guide and one tip they can use todayStory: A quick win from a recent sale in their areaEducation: Common pricing mistake and how to avoid itSoft proof: Short review from a local clientNext step: Offer a quick call or home value reviewChecklist: “Weekend Prep for Show-Ready Photos”Clear counters and floorsLight bulbs matched and workingFresh towels and neutral linensCurb touch-ups and swept walkwaysScent neutral, windows cleanedInvestor scenario: “2-Unit Analyzer”Magnet: Google Sheet that calculates taxes, insurance, rent, vacancy, and cash-on-cashNurture: Three short emails on screening, maintenance, and lending contactsClose: Invitation to get on a weekly deals listMistakes to AvoidToo generic – “Ultimate home guide” sounds nice and converts poorlyToo hard to consume – Keep it short, skimmable, and useful on a phoneNo follow-up – If delivery is the end, the lead goes coldWeak headline – Lead with the outcome and the audienceAsking for too much – Start with name and email; add phone laterSet and forget – Update quarterly so advice and stats stay currentThe Bottom LineLead magnets work because they flip the script.

If an ADU addition in fact costs $300k+ to build, you are likely starting with over $100k of negative equity.  

When I talk to new investors — especially those managing rentals from out of state — one of the most common mistakes I see is asking only about a manager’s processes or protocols.

Also all replacement of tenants is approved by you, no subletting or additional tenants.

I of course hope for the best but plan for the worst (military side of me), so really my question should be changed to "When partnering with someone who has an LLC, is it common for both parties to put the trust under both of their LLC's?"

You do not pay this money to anyone, they just want to confirm you have it.You have to currently own a primary residence.There is a prepayment penalty and they vary but the most common is 3% of whatever the balance is, will be calculated and added to the payoff if you payoff prior to 3 years."