It's time-consuming, but I love helping people during a stressful time.

The fact that you're consuming content and asking for advice shows you're committed to doing it right, which is the most important mindset.Here are some thoughts based on your goals and challenges:1.

Other thing to note: I am ok with waiting a couple months to fill these vacancies, but by then it will be mid-winter (not that big a deal in Raleigh) but I understand there are probably fewer applicants during that time.She got into an accident, so she stops paying her loan?

I’ve got a demanding career too and I often crunch the numbers of how much I could make if I quit or switched to something with fewer hours.

Secondly, the journey a consumer takes is fueled in large part by trust - there is a sequential process a potential booker goes through and trust is part of that - and some will never trust an independent DB opportunity unless there is plenty of social proof that its legit.

That is good for you, it should have fewer legal problems if you have to evict.

The truth is: having a Will alone vs. setting up a Trust can make a huge difference for your heirs, especially if you own multiple rentals or out-of-state properties.Here’s the quick breakdown:Wills-Cheaper/easier to set up-You can decide who gets which property-BUT: everything goes through probate (public, time-consuming, sometimes costly)Trusts-Avoid probate → properties transfer directly to heirs-Keep your portfolio private (not public record)-You can set rules (“rental income goes to my kids until they turn 25”)-More expensive to set up, and you have to retitle properties into the trustKey tip for investors: If you own property in more than one state, probate could be required in each state.

In contrast, rebuilding a garage is a time-consuming, on-site process that offers more customization and durability but incurs higher costs and a longer timeline due to foundation work, on-site construction, and permitting.

Some investors I know are shifting toward new construction because of fewer maintenance headaches and stronger tenant demand.Would love to hear what you’re seeing.

define fewer"maintenance" calls!