I always tell my tenants: if you think it could cause damage, call me immediately.

On the other end are sponsors who rely heavily on internet fame/social media influence or alternatively guru-driven co-GP models where newly educated "Syndicators" serve as capital raisers.

They had what I thought was a respectable company (USAA) and it turns out they don’t cover water damage.

Rather than take the entire value of the company and/or property at one time (in one year) and have that greatly influence taxable income for the year (probably putting the seller into a high tax bracket,) the income from the sale gets spread over all the years that you make payments.

Lastly, mention your RE investment goals to people in your sphere of influence.

They always pretend to be confused and just want us to send someone.7) Some will cause damages that S8 won't require to be fixed, but will threaten to move if you don't fix it.

I'd rather they leave and not damage the apartment than me forcing them to stay the whole time and risk damage.

If not, we can probably get coverage with water damage excluded. 

Most influencers in this industry are extroverted and great at sales; however, they have blind spots in the technical areas and many live in echo chambers.

How much effort are you willing to put into this venture will ultimately influence the yield you are trying to achieve.