I own 19 properties in Rhode Island and have found the Eastern CT market to have Rents just as high as Rhode Island with property prices 60% less and taxes 50% less.

The land is tangible and the mobile homes are considered Personal Property and titled like a automobile.

Drive to MIT walk in and ask to speak with the professor of computer science and ask which student is the best programmer and hire that student, you will also have more power to negotiate because students are broke and they will do anything to get money so you will save.3: I would implement a map where I can see all the properties in the area and I would have filters in place so I can see what I want from comps, to prices, etc I would STUDY my competitors and take everything they have and create an all in one app.

And you're right, those timelines are often misleading since the real delays come from back-and-forth revisions after submission.

Quote from @Tina Lee: I bought an old condo, and had my handyman and his guys went to do some work at house.

@Mike Rutherford ,Thanks for the detailed response and the pitch.

Move-Out Checklist for Investment PropertyA well-structured move-out checklist helps protect your investment, ensures a smooth tenant transition, and reduces turnover costs.Tenant Responsibilities (Before Move-Out)✅ Provide written notice of intent to vacate (per lease terms)✅ Schedule a move-out inspection (if required)✅ Pay all outstanding rent and utilities✅ Remove all personal belongings and trash✅ Clean the unit thoroughly:Wipe down walls, baseboards, and doorsVacuum and mop floorsClean kitchen appliances (inside/out)Wipe down cabinets and countertopsScrub bathroom sinks, toilets, showers/tubs✅ Replace any missing or burned-out light bulbs✅ Repair any tenant-caused damage (holes, broken blinds, etc.)✅ Return all keys, garage remotes, and access cards✅ Provide a forwarding address for the security deposit refundLandlord/Property Manager Responsibilities✅ Conduct a pre-move-out inspection (optional)✅ Take photos/videos of the property’s condition✅ Verify all keys, garage remotes, and access cards are returned✅ Check for unpaid rent, utilities, or damages beyond normal wear and tear✅ Hire a cleaning service (if needed)✅ Complete repairs and maintenance (paint, flooring, appliances, HVAC, plumbing)✅ Change locks if required by state law or property policy✅ Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms✅ Review lease terms for security deposit deductions✅ Send tenant security deposit refund (minus any deductions) within the legal timeframe

We have strict financial criteria we use to ensure this and can prove time and again that our criteria work.

Excited to hear more about your projects and experiences.What markets are you focusing on for your flips and buy-and-holds?

Who’s financing buy-and-hold rentals at this price point?