Apparently they handle all property repairs and maintenance independently and have maintained a perfect payment history, even throughout the pandemic.Lease Option Agreement:Effective Date: November 1, 2022Terms:Purchase Price: $165,000Non-Refundable Down Payment: $10,000Lease Term: 3 years (ends October 31, 2025)Final Payment: $158,000 balance due upon term completionMonthly Payment: $1,150 (no rent credits)I didn't see this to be a deal because if in a the best case scenario my $25000 would walk away with 2400 which is about a 9% ROI.

However, you’ll need to handle all the paperwork, figure out which forms to file, and stay on top of compliance requirements like annual reports.

Most emergencies need to be handled immediately.

I'm a licenced Broker and I also handle project management for flippers, contractors, etc.FEMA 50% Rule: ALL of the homes that exist in a Flood Zone have a 50% limit on work that can be done to repair them without bringing them into compliance with current flood standards.

Do you have enough reserves to handle a HVAC issue?

Should I be prioritizing finding a local expert, or are there tools and strategies I can use to handle this process myself?

It might help to give context to their complaints so we could decide if they should have known that.Most MTR guests won't have many complaints if the place is set up correctly and cleaned, so I always expect to handle anything they want, within reason and even a little beyond.

How is this typically handled? 

I specialize in getting foreign investors started in Dubai and work with seasoned local companies who handle everything from start to finish.

Hi Gavin,This is fairly common, and it’s great that you’re thinking ahead about how to handle utilities responsibly.