I personally avoid individual showings and schedule open houses instead.

I'm trying to avoid having to use a PM for cashflow purposes yet the only LAIC I can find will only do it if the property has a PM. 

My personal thesis is to avoid the HOA altogether, problem solved.RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS can still run with the land even if there is no HOA, placed on by the developer.

Maytag and Whirlpool are good imo.I personally also avoid ice makers and water dispensers.

Our standard email with the bid states, please contact us to discuss & redline to your budget.The only thing we will require are health & safety repairs, to avoid a lawsuit.

It was kinda pricey so I swallowed the bullet with a property manager to avoid headaches.  

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Hey @Dan ErmolovichSorry to hear you’re facing this challenge...evictions are one of the tougher aspects of real estate investing, and being out of state adds to the difficulty.

I've had bad experiences with US Bank and would avoid them.

Having a healthy fear going into any deal can keep your sense sharp to avoid potential pitfalls.