I also like contractors that have packets that allow you to pick out the stuff that you want to use for that project, which reduces the quality control process..

Find a lawyer and issue a lease violation for other issues such as excessive noise and furniture removal.

I would encourage you to read this beginners guide from BiggerPockets, it's a good bit of information so pick and choose what you want to read or read it all.

My 2 cents: it sounds like you've got to pick a lane and stay in it, become an expert, and level up in that lane.

Let's use an example of replacing a leaking kitchen faucet (assuming it can't be repaired):You can easily find out how much the materials are by going to the Home Depot website and picking one out.For labor we Googled, "How long does it take to replace a kitchen faucet" and this is the answer we got:AI Overview: Replacing a kitchen faucet can take 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the faucet's complexity and whether you're doing it yourself.

Older properties can be picked up for < 50% of ARV and go up in value in rapid ways with urban renewal efforts … I’ve seen this happen time and time again and so it’s worth saying, diversification is ideal.

I’m really interested in learning more about your experience.I’m curious about the potential downsides and challenges you’ve encountered with this system, especially when it comes to picking neighborhoods.

Quote from @Jamie Banks: Here's a few things I include in my MTR lease- Utility caps- Outline of the furniture that is included- Details regarding which utilities are included- Outline who is responsible for lawn care / snow removal- List of fees (admin fee, cleaning fee, etc) Hi Jamie! 

The setup for a bullish Spring real estate season is palpable.Let’s get into it.Project Update: North Nashville Duplex Construction has begun on a cozy duplex I picked up in North Nashville a couple months ago, a lovely little transitioning neighborhood just an 8-min Uber to downtown (yes “cozy” is real estate parlance for small, but it will be cozy!).

Explain your situation, your looking to "get in" and would love to just buy em a coffee and pick the brain of a local "pro" for a bit if possible.