Again, this is due to how long it was taking to get work done, the quality and lack of communication (I'm happy to post examples as well), and frankly, the quality of work expected once I realized how many things I was not told about before the purchase.However, you did not offer in any way to address issues left by the prior tenant and made it clear that it was my responsibility.

Streamline your communication process to secure quality tenants.Focus on QualityThe condition of your property matters more now than ever.

To address this I took detailed pictures from beginning to end of my most recent flip, documenting that we did a thorough job using quality materials.   

We have one or two quality wholesalers that we are open to working with.

Are the units vintage quality with in-place rents $500/mo below current market?  

The scope of work, quality needed, location etc will determine the cost.

Years ago it was finding quality tenants.

Most of the time, the home warranty takes a long time to approve your repair, reach the property, and then they use low-quality materials.

@David LewisRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

It depends on your financial strength, the quality of the property, how many properties you own, etc.I like to start with one significant expense and three months of vacancy.