Yes, even the best system will see a bad tenant get through, but we've found that raising the bar cuts out 90% of what we have to eventually deal with, and for the remaining 10%, if it's a tenant who's always paid in good faith, we try to work with them within the month and, if it doesn't pan out, we move straight to the hard talk.

Based on your response Katee you clearly have not read through my comments in any detail or tried to understand my perspective or concerns.

That’s a major concern.

If the house has a septic system, especially if it's an older one, it's worth the investment to have a septic inspection done.This concern is particularly relevant for those planning to buy and hold the property rather than simply fix and sell it.

Got a story about an awesome contractor you worked with—or maybe one that didn’t quite cut it?

It has been a huge point of concern for large investors as they want to hedge risk and co-living is a complete unknown. 

Cut to length screw brackets to wall.

If you’re using leverage, be extra cautious with your underwriting to ensure the deal still works at today’s rates.Economic Uncertainty: Inflation, potential recessions, or shifts in demand could affect rents, vacancy rates, and property values in some markets.Increased Operating Costs: Rising insurance premiums, property taxes, and maintenance costs can cut into profit margins, particularly for buy-and-hold investments.Regulatory Risks: Some areas are increasing restrictions on landlords, particularly short-term rentals.

Tenants should certainly take responsibility for maintaining the property and promptly informing the landlord of any maintenance concerns.

They push their offer without listening to the seller’s story, concerns, or goals.