I don't think I can ask the renters to irrigate the lawn regularly?

I'll send you my regular email.

If you have a regular PM, are you personally listed as the landlord or owner on the lease? 

I have had funding groups do regular mortgages along with offering private money for renovation type loans

I review and update my listings regularly, use all the features provided, post excellent photos, etc.

Ally You got yourself in a jam by allowing them to get by without regular payment for so long.

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I had just bought an off market property to flip but didn't have a regular agent I worked with yet.

You can find out what makes the seller decide to sell by getting to know them and communicating with them regularly.

I know the city inside out and lived there for 20 years, visiting regularly.