When we visualize the outcome of our actions or the lack there of we tend to strike our own match (under our feet).

I hope this helps someone new visualize what this process may look like!

If you are really confident with your first tour through the property waive the inspection, or bring your contractor with you to visually inspect as you go through.

I feel the structure was horrible for the following reasons: all classes were recorded live and constantly had technical difficulties (lots of empty audio or visual), the classes were on eastern time which was 8-11 PM my time (which was hard to stay awake when you've been up since 5 AM for your day job), if you have a question you have to contact a third party who then transfers your inquiry (2-3 days wait was average to get a question answered), your only face-to-face contact was at the annual symposium.

I'm not a huge fan but am not creative enough to visualize it.

In the past I have gone in as a contractor or as a person from the management company looking to take over to conduct a visual inspection. 

Trees, shrubs and plants can add visual appeal and even provide shade which makes the property more valuable.

Physically mailing these letters that include visual imagery can resonate better than being lost in email inboxes.Having a folder of saved templates for common forms such as leases, renewals, rent increases, inherited tenants, move in/move out reports, lead paint disclosures, etc. help expedite preparing these as they are usually the same few forms that are continually repeated.Protest property taxes yearly.

You can read more about my experience here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/850/topics/759279-building-adu-in-san-jose-california3D visualization of my ADU: https://my.matterport.com/mode...On Dec. 17, 2019, the San Jose City Council approved easing ADU requirements to align with new state laws.

What I would do instead is arrange for a contractor who is familiar with lead abatement to do a walkthrough of the house, or at least whatever areas are easily accessible, and have them do a visual size-up of the property.