If he can help you implement what he's teaching you, and there is a community, then I would think the investment is worth it.Would love to hear if you join and your experienceGino I called him out as a fraud and asked for proof. 

Hi @Dan MarlOnce a year we have this situation in Texas, in general pipes burst after a few frozen days.The winterize process that you should do in vacant homes to prevent plumbing situation is:- Shut Down Water Line in the water meter.- Drain pipes, open all faucets (cold and hot).- Flush Toilets to remove remaining water.- Protect external faucets with an outdoor faucet cover.- Keep HVAC running at a minimum of 55F- Open vanity doors and cabinets where pipes are running.At this moment don't do anything until temperatures are over 32F for good amount of time.

For others, holding real estate in a taxable structure is often more strategic.Definitely a useful tool ... just one that should be modeled carefully before implementing.

On-market inventory at that price point is tough to come by in ATL right now.If you decide to pursue short-term rentals and are keen to implement the strategy, I’d strongly recommend joining the Atlanta Metro Short Term Rental Alliance on Facebook.

Long-Term Objective:Our goal is to achieve passive investment, but this annual maintenance is a barrier.Seeking Suggestions:Experienced Chicagoland investors - what are your recommended solutions for permanently preventing the water disposal line freezing & potentially new issues from rising in these unforgiving winters? 

There are three common approaches, but the best strategy blends them:What typically works best:- Small predictable annual increases (2–5%) Tenants expect it, it prevents large jumps, and it keeps rent closer to market over time.- Market realignment at turnovers When a tenant moves out, reset to true market value.- Context matters - If tenant is excellent then prioritize retention with reasonable increases

My accountant wants me to start doing this in the event of an audit being I’m starting larger projects and will be implementing cost segregation Thanks

And from a property management standpoint, for those who have implemented in-house inspection programs, were they better received than third-party vendors, and were there any lessons learned or pushback you didn’t anticipate?

Their One Stop Zoning Map can take some getting used to but once you get the hang of it, it is helpful as a first line of insight to see if there are other STRs that would prevent you from being approved due to the density limit rules or if there are zoning restrictions.

It is in our lease, prevents the units from becoming eye soars, etc.