@Matt R.To be fair and I am not promoter and have not as of today received any monies from anyone but I don't think anyone has reliably been good at seeing appreciation coming except when there is a market dislocation like 2008.

I may have learned the hard way to get those pictures, including the ones of the toilets, somebody has put up a bird feeder and the house IS covered in purple bird do since she moved in, or I really am going to need the referral of the powerwasher whos brother owns a reliable roofing business.Sounds like a lot of work for powerwashing, but good habits and relationships with people, tenants and contractors alike  are worth their weight in gold. 

As you think about investing out of state, you'll find value in establishing a network of reliable people on the ground in your target market. 

Thanks Damon, I'd like to get to the point of having a nice list of trusted reliable fair priced vendor list.

Meanwhile, I've been using Schlage locks with Z-wave, with decent reliability.

@J Scott hit it on the head - if you want a good, reliable contractor expect to pay dearly for it.

Hello AllCan anyone recommend a quality reliable on call handyman in Indianapolis?

I still get some mailed in for some of my long time, reliable tenants who don't have transportation.2. 

Hello all, anyone know a reliable, honest roofer, I am ready to sell my rental home and want to get as many bids as possible.

I therefore believe the technology to be established and the units to reliable.