I don’t feel like it offers any protection if the contractor did something wrong with the installation.

Doing so ensures they've had notice sooner rather than later, and also so they know I'm running a business and not simply enjoying a hobby in real estate.On the other hand, if the tenant doesn't pay the rent when due, the law in Michigan only requires a 3 day notice.

If it is performing well, the buyer pays fair market value for the home and enjoys the benefit of some future income with rentals you already have booked. 

Enjoy life until then.Always remember you'll regret impulsive things.

The core-4 consists of a realtor, contractor, property manager, and a lender.

Could you and I have a chat because I would love to take your offer on networking with contractors, lenders, realtors and property managers that you know and are familiar with.

For example, hiring a handyman to do some work instead of a contractor. 

Hello,Does anyone have a contractor that you highly recommend in MoCo?

However that is also just natural in that more active members are going to be those younger investors that are in the high leverage growth phase and are asking questions and seeking help because they are new at it, vs many of the investors that have already built their larger portfolio and have consolidated it, now have low leverage and are just enjoying the fruits of their labor don't come on as much other than to help others since they don't need to ask questions as much. 

Plus now that I'm established and have a portfolio, I pay a lot into the local economy by hiring contractors, buying materials, etc.