With this choice, you can manually assign the request to your preferred contractor using the "Send Work Order" feature whenever a maintenance request comes in.

So they really had no choice IMHO....Welcome to the landlord world I guess.....makes ya wonder why we do this sometimes, huh?

I am sure there are other good choices out there, but strongly recommend them.Stessa is lacking tenant communications and maintenance tracking, but overall stands up pretty well as free, or nearly free.Buildium is pricey and has a learning curve, but if you are going to exceed 20 units, definitely look to migrating to a real professional package like buildium

You better reach out to them days before the auction and give them a simple choice: allow foreclosure sale  to occur or allow you to take it over from them, with equity justifying your purchase.    

Others are responsible with their budget and can stretch a dollar.If they are excellent renters, I would offer them the option to renew and let them make the choice.

Some people prefer an electric dryer over gas and in some of our properties we have both gas and electric hook ups for dryers so they can have their choice.

I don't personally own any properties leased to housing choice voucher recipients but heard from others who are having trouble leasing their properties.

What kind of resources do you recommend for finding a good first choice? 

You have a choice in STR. 

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