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I guess in hind sight it’s one Or the other.

Does anyone have any other tips?

They don't want the company to be potentially liable if an owner doesn't follow through with the inspections and repairs.After the GFC, we needed the capital investment or they would have had to tear down more houses than the thousands that they already have.

It’s just the nature of the beast.

Just an extra couple of clicks to do.