Especially since he didn't know anything about plumbing when I asked him some basic questions...I wonder if they were going to try to use him to get a discount on rent for "repairs" he did....Anyone ever seen anything like this???

Since I’ll be house hacking I can learn some of the basic skills and rehab my unit.

Quote from @Rohan-Chad L Simpson: Hello,I was wondering what other Landlords and property managers use to track maintenance and Repairs, and if they use a ledger and if so where can I get a basic maintenance ledger.There are a lot of software choices available for free. 

I would be happy to get on the phone and tell you some of the tricks of the trade I've found to work the best in this niche.Thanks,Berenger 

You’re in the right place to learn the basics.

(Which means YOU are basically running a LTR, not a STR.) 

I wont lend on Foreclosed property but would provide lending to an Investor after they purchased it and the Deed was recorded and property could be viewed, basically refinance the Investor out. 

Basically they advertise a hearing and if anyone has an interest in the property they can come forward, otherwise the judge settles everything once and for all. 5.

Speed was the name of the game when rates were at 3-4% and you could basically print money on anything you bought below 80% ARV.

I didn’t grow up with money, and all my family could afford were basic tent sites.