In a single-family property, vacancy means zero income while expenses continue.These distinctions matter — and they compound over time.Property management is another area where execution risk hides behind assumptions.

The distinction matters more than people realize.

It’s very polished but emotionally flatThe response is clean, balanced, and agreeable, but it lacks a distinct personal voice.

Here's my suggestion for a place to start your new mindset--make the distinction between buying your 'home' and being an investor.  

You are spot on that the 50% Rule is the quickest 'sniff test' to filter out the junk, but in the Atlanta market (especially with older 5-20 unit inventory), I’ve found it can actually be a bit dangerous if you rely on it too long.Two reasons why:The 'Old Pipe' Factor: A lot of the 1970s brick inventory inside the perimeter runs closer to 55-60% expenses once you factor in older HVACs and plumbing capex.

The LLC cannot provide protection to a property that it does not own.Second, the distinction Jaron makes—signing in your role under the LLC (e.g. manager, president, etc.)

For one, most people who wholesale don't make the distinction between selling the property and selling the note.

I always saw Detroit as a (dangerous) bet, but sometimes "le pegas el palo al gato" and sometimes you don´t.

Louis is separate and distinct from St.

Your experience as a licensed realtor gives you distinct advantages in identifying opportunities, understanding comparable values, and navigating the regulatory landscape that can catch newer investors off guard.