I tend to drop by during first week or two of tenancy to "make sure everything is ok" - also allows a quick survey of housekeeping, undisclosed pets, etc.If it's an outside inspection (City, Section 8, etc.), I let them know as soon as I know the date (usually a few weeks ahead of time).If you want to inspect the unit regularly, you could write it into the lease and schedule as far in advance as possible, with a 48 hr (or so) reminder...If you are inspecting because you suspect a problem, in many cases prior notice would not be required (for example, emergency repairs).

Normally, you hire a surveyor to do this for you along with the survey (should cost $3000 to $4000). 

Ohio, I think not.Seriously though @Brandon Turner  when you get around to it consider posting a  survey, like automated survey monkey to get a handle on when and where people would really attend, what they would want to get out of it,  and what the numbers are. 

You better make sure they are in a good position for finance.Or at least CAN be in a good position.We base everything on current FHA guidelines, as most clients go FHA.Yes, I am involved afterwards as we have 3 getting ready to close this month and I have e-mailed the owners to get their surveys to title along with payoff.

Interest 4.5%, 30 year fixed Home price $680,000 Our origination fees $1,790.00 Flood Certificate $25.00 Prepaid Intrest 15 days $1,006.03 Title services & lender title ins $850.00 Pre paid finnance charges Appraisal fee $550.00 Compiance inspection (if applicable) $150.00 First year home owners insurance $1,800.00 Home owners insurance 2 months@ $150 $300.00 Taxes 3 months @ $416.67 per month $1,250.00 Title services and lenders title insurance Lenders title ins $677.00 Departamental charges $475.00 Bankruptcy & company charges $185.00 Endorsements $350.00 Escro service fee / contin $300.00 Owners title insurance $2,749.00 Recording fees $550.00 Transfer taxes $12,410.00 State tax/Stamp $10,472.00 Survey $500.00 $36,389.04 total cost $716,389.04

Do your own market survey and get a better picture of market rents.

It was a valid question and deserves the respect of appropriate answers.Perhaps in order to get to know newbies, there should be a prerequisite to have everyone fill out a survey to list more about themselves so that we can help without commenting about Vegas, strippers, and answer in a constructive manner.

The best way to determine rent is a market survey.

But, I can't get a variance until I've had a survey and have a general idea of what I want to build.

Never underestimate the value of a survey or ILC also.