You need a new property manager tomorrow.  1) They did a horrible job of screening tenants.

@Jesse Jones-SmithCongrats on the job and housing perks—those open some interesting paths!

As the tech sector continues to expand and bring high-paying jobs to the area, demand is likely to surge again.

This renovation took 2.5 weeks for two guysScope of WorkDemo and gut entire kitchen, gut one bedroom, and partial gut of bathroomBuild new closet and frame out a wall to create a bedroomInstall new laminate flooring in two bedroomsInstall new subpanel and new electrical for entire apartmentNew (and some reused) cabinetsNew quartz countertopNew (but bought used) 24" rangeNew microwave and fridge (new fridge not shown in photos)New toilet, medicine cabinet and vanity light in bathroom New built-in kitchen table and chairsCost of Work (approximately)Labor $6,500Cabinets $2,000 - I bought some nice, used Ikea cabinets from Craigslist for a previous job and I had some left over.

That's not a $3,000 job.

The bigger the job to faster they will get to you.

This is causing a huge influx of people moving here for jobs.

Lets hope we change a few e-mail accounts in the process...And as for Matt, now I know why I didn't get that job ;)

What do you make per hour at your day job?

I personally recommend looking into the Columbus OH market - good population growth, lots of job opportunities in a good mix of industries, and strong rental demand.