I will hire it done in the next house I buy.

One thing we are doing now is we hired someone to do monthly walk throughs of our properties to make sure everything is in order (not just with the cleaners, but also the TV remotes having batteries, the pool table having chalk etc).

@Bagus Adiyantoif you're not already working with an attorney i'd hire an attorney to advise youhappy to PM you a recommendation

Let them know despite repeated attempts to collect the money, it is not forthcoming and that you will be starting the eviction process for non-payment of rent...then hire an attorney who specializes in evictions and get the process started.

I have never hired an inspection co.

If a Landlord hires a contractor and certifies the home is free of lead paint, they still have to do it again every two years?

@Marc ShinI'd hire professional management...If it's going to be an STR, you really need it to be top notch, appear top notch, and be managed top notch"Minor updates" may not cut itBut I only have the limited information you posted

The primary reason a lot of people move on to bigger deals (80 units plus), is that it's possible to own larger properties in markets that make economic sense but may be far from where you live. 80 Units seems to be the target so you can hire your own full-time property manager and maintenance person, versus relying on local property managers to manage smaller multi-family properties on your behalf.

Because of my experience contracting I can tell you exactly what that deal would have cost had I hired out all the labor and the deal would have been very upside down.

I'm at my wit's end and really can't afford to hire an attorney.