For example, I had some I think 4 transactions in a year that all needed new septic installs. 

Many OOS investors set themselves up for failure because they don't invest the time to ACTUALLY understand:1) The Class of the NEIGHBORHOOD they are buying in - which is relative to the overall area.2) The Class of the PROPERTY they are buying - which is relative to the overall area.3) The Class of the TENANT POOL the Neighborhood & Property will attract - which is relative to the overall area.4) The Class of the CONTRACTORS that will work on their Property, given the Neighborhood location - which is relative to the overall area.5) The Class of the PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANIES (PMC) that will manage their Property, given the Neighborhood location and the Tenants it will attract - which is relative to the overall area.6) That a Class X NEIGHBORHOOD will have mostly Class X PROPERTIES, which will only attract Class X TENANTS, CONTRACTORS AND PMCs and deliver Class X RESULTS.7) That OOS property Class rankings are often different than the Class ranking of the local market they live.Class A is relatively easy to manage, can even be DIY remote managed from another state.

So, an owner insisting that a PMC give them confidential applicant/tenant information, often proves that an owner who THINKS they can DIY manage, has NOT done their homework regarding all the legalities involved in managing rental properties!

You can install it yourself, but installation is very affordable  with a professional.

Hello Everyone,I'm looking for some insight into real estate installment contracts.

DIY has its advantages.

Brand new water heater but tenant is calling in about no hot water heater, leaking faucet (which were new and installed by seller), leaking kitchen sink.

Also both property managers have recommended that I at minimum have a pool installed in the house since it's hot in this area.

Hey y’all I’m in Utah county and I work for vivint as an Alarm tech so I install the smart security systems.

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