Let them know that there will be routine quality control checks/inspections so that if your third party inspector finds any issues with quality, the GC will be responsible for paying for the correction.These are just some theories that I think will help and plan to implement when I operate out of state flips.

.: Quote from @Brandon Brown: I am considering switching to a heat pump with an electric heat strip for supplemental heating in our two-flat building, with plans to add a third unit in the future.

Quote from @Eli Ling: thank you, what do you think of this email:I understand your concern about the ceiling leak and your assumption that it might be coming from my apartment.Since we both want to resolve this issue, I suggest contacting the HOA to involve a neutral third party who can determine the actual source of the leak.

Often when new investors are excited to scale, especially with limited funds, they start looking into to getting a third on seller finance or sub to, but the first two properties have repairs coming and all you do is add a third property that needs repairs to your portfolio.This - "investing with limited funds (like distressed property flips)" - is an oxymoron.

Quote from @James Kerson: @John Warren though I’m a licensed Ohio broker, I’ve used that license exclusively for third-party property management assignments and to get the buyer-agent commission on some SFR deals.

Law enforcement is now targeting third parties involved in “cooking the books” that “force by fraud” qualify clients for Covid-19 relief.

@Caiden Mooney, if you are going to rent the property to third parties you may also be able to use a self-directed IRA to fund.

You can find that here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/resources/market-data/where-to...Third, my biggest mistake was not talking to enough property managers to fully understand the rental market.

We have our own team for our properties and we don't manage for third parties, but I do see the cost. 

Vrbo has free price automation software.I use Excel for book keeping.I don't pay for any third party software, not really needed on 1 or 2 properties.I charge a little extra for cleaning fee than actual cleaning costs.