In contrast, in Miami, where it’s hot year-round, ACs are constantly running, which encourages regular ventilation and often delays the need for vent cleaning.Generally, I recommend a professional HVAC vent cleaning twice a year, but the actual need can vary depending on usage patterns and current system conditionsDo you mean twice yearly servicing of HVAC or twice yearly vent cleaning?

I have a regular home and termite inspection that has been scheduled - my question to the BP community is : Are there any additional inspections / reviews that should be executed on this property? 

So the duplexes are in more quiet secluded areas and rent to more of your regular 9-5 workers there are more than people think but not much for sale. 

Keep working your regular job and moving up in your field.

But if you plan to lend regularly, that legal foundation pays off quickly.Happy to share a few template examples or intro docs if you want a starting point!

It is my understanding that hard money lenders prefer to be the only deed of trust on the property, and tend to require it.That said, I don't flip regularly, so take my comment with a grain of salt.It sounds like you have a solid track record.

For tenant conflicts, step in to mediate if necessary and check in regularly to catch issues early.

Start analyzing deals regularly — it builds your confidence and helps overcome analysis paralysis.Talk to local property managers — they’ll give you on-the-ground insight on rent ranges, demand, and neighborhood trends.Run your numbers conservatively — always leave room for vacancies, maintenance, and surprises.You’ve already got a great edge with your photography and creative skills — that’ll come in handy for marketing rentals or listing flips.Feel free to DM if you ever want to talk through deal analysis or markets in Central Texas.

Body shops are taking forever to fix them and car rentals are taking longer, which the carrier is paying for is just one example of many.

But on the other hand I had no personal debt for credit cards, or regular life expenses.