But from what I've observed (and I'm sure you've seen too), only a few new investors, who are more analytical in nature, do this.One of the issues that I've seen again and again is new investors putting together a "spreadsheet" based on their limited understanding, that produces inaccurate or misleading numbers.

It is common for rental property investors to feel the pain when a property turns over but keep in mind that is why we retain security deposits for you. 

When you work at a large corporation (national or global) you learn a lot in your role, but also by osmosis, just by observing other people and seeing how projects are developed, business is done etc.

This is merely what I've observed from the content I 've seen online. 

Greg, nice observation . . .

Mine typically do provide pictures of anything observed to be out of the norm when they arrive at the property to clean.Sorry for the confusion! 

As an Accountant and CFO with two decades of experience in real estate management, I’ve observed that landlords often handle things differently.

Not sure where your research came from but what I was basing my perspective on, was from a professional working knowledge of being on the ground observing.

class action is what you see on TV  unless there is insurance money to go after you guys are going to have to pay a LARGE retainer to engage an attorney.. and if your deposits are only 40k or so Suing is a waste of time and money for any litigation that small

Hi Robert, Sumitomo Forestry acquired PART of our company two years ago, we still retain some of the ownership and my partner and I have the autonomy to run the company how we see best.