If you do not have someone you can call to perform the work at that estimated cost, it will be a struggle to meet your budget. 

My BIL had a neighbor survey a mile long stretch of farmland and said the “rock pile boundary” was off by 5-10+ feet over a mile, a few acres.

I joined for a number of reasons; education being a small part but gaining access to a well established network of like-minded, high performers in the multifamily world was far more important to me. 

Track your deal performance on a spreadsheet.

Like @JD Martin said if you have the right language the seller must perform and close.

Even if I were to collect the late fees it doest’t materially alter my properties performance and my tenants appreciate the flexibility in the very rare circumstances where they are late. 

Did you obtain lien waivers for work performed?

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

Many mid term travelers are families relocating to the area, displaced families (homes have had water or fire damage, or are undergoing extensive renovations, eg), international business travelers, families from out of state visiting their family here for a few months...all types.

For example, I had a client who converted a student property in a college town to a traditional rental, but the key was that the asset wasn’t performing well.