From landlording guru Mike Butler's book "Landlording on Autopilot", here's how his company shows units:Applicant comes to office, signs out a key, pays a $20 "key deposit", DL is photocopied, fills out a brief form.When the unit is rented, the lock is changed out.A little better, but really not that much different from what the OP's PM is doing.

Thank you all for your help, @Tom Waier & @ William Allen, it looks like i'll be making a few calls this week. and @Bryant Butler I will let you know what i find out!

I can imagine him, Ozzy Osborne, Geeze Butler and Tommy Iomi kicking it up a notch in there. 

Hi BP community, I just finished listening to Mike Butler's "Landlording on Autopilot" audiobook, and I found his chapter on showing vacant units very interesting.

I don't have a problem spending a bit extra on nice porcelain tiles and stylish looking finishes if I know it means I will attract more of a 'higher classed' tenant, and giving me a higher rental return.My renovation will take a month and I plan on:-Gutting out the flat, removing the carpets and parquet flooring Knocking down the wall between the kitchen and the lounge Installing new kitchen cabinets with a stunning island, AND A BUTLER SINK!

@Wes Butler Hi Wes, Decide which kind of investor you want to be (SFR, Commercial, Land, Tax Liens, Passive, HML, Multi-Family, Notes, Fix & Flip, Buy & Hold, “Subject To”, apartments, duplexes, assisted living, REOs, Foreclosures, Short Sales), etc.

@Dan Butler uses a company that direct deposits the profit sharing portion each month.  

Hey @Morgan Hoke and @Dean Butler doing a google hangout sounds great.

@Stan Butler I'm sure there are others in the area who could benefit by a list of portfolio lenders in the ATL area.  

Originally posted by Daren H.