The best way to develop a solid SOW is this - you start off with what you are visualizing in your head, send drawings, pictures and products that you like.

No maintenance unless it's absolutely necessary and I make sure to charge the tenant if they are in any way responsible. 

@Sean GammonsConsider adding a partner for the second deal to share the down payment and mortgage responsibility, keeping DTI manageable.

Be sure you consult your agreements with them as well to determine if there is some other action you are responsible for.You may also want to contact your insurance to find out if and when they may step in and do something.

If they say "No" then ask them to support that with documentation to avoid a boiler plate response. 

Now we're just a number.Got the same contract penalty cancellation response when I contacted them. 

Do your homework first - then you'll be ready for a more meaningful conversation with a landlord.Best...Thanks for your response. so I have researched the rates and I understand that screening a tenant is crucial. mu biggest concerns are the carrying costs until a tenant is filled as I’ve heard the process can take up to 3 months to find a tenant.

Very solid deal BUT WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT US!!

It was in response to a potential emergency situation (ex: a water heater in one of my units was leaking and they paid a little over $2,000 for replacement).

Some solid areas to look at are:Riverside, Avondale, Murray Hill, San Marco, San Jose, Orange Park, southern part of west side, east Arlington, pockets of the Northside.I’m on my phone so a little tough to go in great detail, but you can message me and we can find a time to chat if you’re interested.Chris - thanks for the reply.