They check the exterior each time and seal any new holes, make recommendations about anything I might need to do to help prevent pests, place bait boxes around the perimeter and will go inside if needed.

And he gets to decide how to convey his history and story as long as he is not making it up out of thin air. 

I’ve also managed units where on our renewal rate we did reduce the rent from the prior year, but for other reasons, such as the prior year of the tenant having a washer and dryer, and a major plumbing issue with the building, preventing us from offering it the following year so we did a reduction.

I believe it tends to give me a slightly lower return, because the sponsor is going to be more careful, and if there is a severe downturn will prevent me from taking catastrophic losses.

I'm not a lawyer, just a long-time real estate investors.The protection order likely prevents the husband from being within XXX feet of his wife.

@Tori Roy, I can’t point you to the court records, but I remember learning that anti-trust laws prevent NAR from limiting MLS access to Realtors.I think the solution for you is a no-frills, no-desk-fee broker plus signing up for your local MLS without joining the Realtor board attached to it.I’d suggest doing a little googling, then calling your local Realtor board and inquiring (dare I say “badgering”) them about buying MLS access without joining.Good luck!

He brought me $500 in bills for leveling spacers and thinset and redguard/crack prevention.

Walkable distance to Walled Lake Beach and Michigan Air-line trail.

I also ask for referrals, I do not just choose the first one I see that has a handful of five star reviews.Tenants: As long as your screening criteria is where you want it to be (my preference is rather high), your lease agreements are rather air tight, and you keep an open line of straight forward and honest communication you should not have too many issues with your tenants.

There are slumlords that do the cheapest options, and I say--look for the ones that do bandaids vs. fixing a problem, and be willing to pay more for a well maintained one as that seller knows the value of a well maintained home will prevent a lot of the problems!