In my portfolio the maintenance cost varied between 8 to 10% of the rent collection for the past 5 years, but suddenly jumped to 15% in 2023.

Go for cheaper markets that offer more cash flow, which leads to better returns and helps grow a strong rent collection.

If you choose to go down the lease option route be sure to hire an attorney that understand the very specific requirements need to be followed.Several years ago, Texas revised its lease option laws in response to widespread misuse by landlords who collected substantial option fees from tenants unlikely to afford the purchase, only to evict them shortly thereafter.

Are you looking for asset collection?

I don't think too many donors would be excited to start donating to a non profit if they find out the target audience is still paying FMV rent, and the person running the organization is collecting FMV management fees in his own pocket. 

Along with Appfolio, we use Showmojo, Leadsimple, Lowe's and our collections company. 

Any success stories with collecting by garnishing wages?

It has been a huge success so far, some major rents being collected in NJ :)

What has been your experience collecting on judgment?

No one else offers that.Just so everyone is clear, you collect $15,000.00 and then refer people to the experts.... got it.