The first deal using a lot of leverage is great as it allows you get your foot in the door!

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases.

Door knockingAs old-fashioned as it may sound, door-knocking is still a valuable strategy for finding off-market properties.

Doors and WindowsInvestigate doors and windows for improper seals.

Maybe this is intentional and maybe it isn't, maybe what they would do is different than what you would do or envision.Also be aware that some deals are just recycled off MLS, so potentially you could have bought the same property for less, with less risk off MLS.   

If your units have garages you’re better off offering a flat rate charge to install 14-50 receptacles in the garage. 

One of the hardest pieces in starting out is finding a mentor that is already doing what you want to do or are trying to do. 

Yes 2 closets, minimum height requirement met, it's bigger than the bedroom than the other rooms that was considered a room, 1 window, and 1 door.

If they continue smoking, you'll have to put up with it until their lease is over.In the future, make it clear that smoking of any substance is forbidden inside any structure, including garages, storage sheds, etc.

I also own/operate assets where I am not concerned about a tenant showing up at my front door.