The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Sounds like you’ve already dipped your toes into real estate by renovating and selling your own properties, that’s a solid start, especially with firsthand experience in adding value.

I opened a brokerage account with fidelity, and added 20 shares of schd,  and I share of dgro, I also am starting to purchase treasury bills.  

Most tenants love an extra year at a 50% higher increase over a single year. ($150/mo more for 2 years instead of $100/mo more for one year.).

If you do not understand the building inspectors and do not talk the language of the subcontractors, you could find yourself spending a lot of extra money.  

I’ve walked hundreds of properties with investors and it always comes back to how well we assessed it up front.Also just to add some extra value, if you’re serious about flipping, going to meetups is one of the best ways to level up.

A LOC can double as added reserves AND ALSO funds you can draw upon to take down more deals!

If you consistently make these extra payments, you can pay thirty-year loans down much, much quicker than thirty years.

My thinking is take the $26K as it would take me 10 years to accumulate $26K at $200 extra a month!

Buying in the right area will help, and a local agent in Sacramento will help with the areas with the best current and adding future value, which is important if you are going to use the BRRRR strategy.