For example, in the past you may have used your cousin (who doesn't sell any homes regularly) to help you find a home, that could have bitten you in the behind because something came up or was overlooked in the transaction which ended up costing you more than you planned. now that you are paying, you are hoping whoever you are dealing with is qualified.

We had a great realtor and lender if I can be any help with those (and I'm not related to either LOL - so not trying to promote anyone, just offering to help)! 

For the regulars on this site its kind of a running joke.I wonder if that is what the OP is referring to.On the flip side that is what alerts are for.. so if someone mentions are your you can jump in.I guess fine line from spam to wanting to constribute. ??

@Robert Rixer, I don't know how creative these are, as many are common plays:Valet TrashFencing in first floor yardsProviding washer and dryers for added rentReserved, Covered parkingTech PackagesInternet and Cable contracts, with reimbursementsPayment Plan rents, with small service charge (i.e. bill 1/4 rent each week)Reserved Rental cabanas at poolPrivate pool party rental optionGolf Simulator in clubhouse - fee basedOn site, self serve car wash (quarter feeder style)Charged group fitness/personal training servicesGame room in clubhouse with monthly subscription for tenants (Xbox, Playstation, etc)Changing out high maintenance grass for astro turf or lower maintenance/lower water use shrubberyBut ultimately, I think a lot of NOI increases come from deep dive into understanding EVERY expense and finding ways to minimize them, and/or no outsource them.Train maintenance team on basic HVAC and appliance repairs (find way to get them licensed as needed)Buy paint sprayers for faster, easier turns versus having to hire a contract painter, and possibly repaint whole unit each timeStandardize all finishes, so you can buy in bulk, everything from hinges and door knobs to cabinets, paint colors, and light fixtures.Potentially get leasing people onto lower base salary with higher bonus potentialBulk/bundled insurance across portfolio (even better at scale is to self insure)Regularly test sprinkler systems for leaks.Non-NOI, but benefit to you: partner with insurance agency to get referral kickbacks from your tenant base for renter insurance.  

Realtors often think that lenders only "take" without giving back and this is a way to give back to your realtor partners.I also love the idea of cobranding or promoting realtors in different markets.   

This reduces the time it takes for the funds to clear the Client Trust Account and for this reason, the only usually gets their money as regularly scheduled. 

Submetering seems reasonable, as the price isn't too terrible, but then I'd have to have the property manager bill them regularly, and at the end of the day, if they do not pay it, then I am still overall responsible for paying it.

Rent and condo fees (if applicable ) are regular, insurance and property taxes are once a year, repairs are random and (hopefully) infrequent.

Make sure to have clear documentation of regular, on time rent payments and the agreement clearly laid out.

But then you mention fins so that suggests a regular window.