Buy at 85% of current market to protect yourself. 

Sometimes, staying calm, professional, and proactive is the best way to protect your property and your peace of mind.  

Whether to go with an LLC or S Corp really depends on what you're looking for.If you want simplicity and liability protection, an LLC is a great choice.

This protects you and ensures you’re not unknowingly allowing someone with a problematic history into the property.At minimum, have her fill out an application and be approved as an authorized occupant.2.

Everyone talks about finding deals, networking, and learning how to analyze properties — and yes, those matter.But the most underrated skill I’ve seen in successful investors is simple:Paying attention to the details after closing.That means:Tracking every expense from day one.Separating business and personal accounts.Understanding what counts as a repair vs. an improvement.Keeping organized records so your CPA doesn’t have to guess.It’s not glamorous, but those details are what protect your profits.I’ve seen investors crush their first few deals… only to get hit with avoidable tax bills or missed deductions later because they didn’t have a system.You don’t need to know everything at once — just treat your portfolio like a real business early on.Deals make you money.Good systems let you keep it.

And honestly, anything that lets them stay longer and safely is usually worth it.If you say no, they’ll eventually reach a point where they physically can’t use the bathroom and will have to move — and then you’re looking at a full turnover after 40 years, which is rarely cheap.If it were me, I’d allow it with a signed addendum that fully protects you, and require licensed professionals only.

The right team knows the inspection process, the neighborhoods, and how to protect your asset while still keeping the numbers strong.In the right markets, Section 8 in lower-income areas isn’t just “worth it” — it often outperforms market rent in both cash flow and stability.Curious to hear what rent levels you’re seeing in your area compared to market? 

Also i heard some areas HVAC needs cages to protect.

I agree with @Emily Koelsch, and I also understand sometimes personal situations delay response, but it’s important to follow procedure consistently to protect your position while giving them a fair chance to resolve it. 

Welcome to the group.As you embark on building and expanding your real estate portfolio, one of the most important steps you can take is establishing a strong, proactive asset protection strategy.Real estate investing offers great potential, but it also carries inherent risks, from lawsuits and liability claims to unforeseen creditor issues.