It seems to me that one of the harder slots to fill is a reliable/ honest general contractor.

It's almost and automatic slot machine.  ;-)  The roof is next, probably in 5 years or so.  

It's not like you are stuck in some hourly or professional job with income slots that you are wedged into.

Take them out to lunch and show them nice glossy pictures with testimonials from someone who is in their slot in life and see how they respond. 

It'd be great if you left thoughts there - i'm trying to get more replies - so that more people leave their replies too.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/67...From L to R - My wife, Judy, Parker Jr (PJ), myself, and Kyle - in Horseshoe Slot Canyon, AZ, in July 2018

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This is an app that allows prospects to schedule a time slot for viewing the property based on my team's availability that was preset.  

Now if I had another tenant ready to go and slot straight in, then sure, I would consider refunding him some rent. 

I leave a note in the door slot that says:  "Make sure you keep paying...We know where you live.   

I only sent out reminders because I had a lot of law students who would have the rent check sitting on their dresser, but they were so exhausted that they'd just forget to put it in the drop slot (the owner I worked for was old school and wasn't interested in online options).It seems like the only reason you need to contact your tenants is to tell them how much they owe in utilities.