For example, I recently had a tenant share that there was a gap under her door where snakes could get through -there was one she had seen in the garden so we requested the seller fix this prior to closing - now the tenant is delighted and feels cared about and positive about the new owners.When you become the new owner it might be useful to think about how distant you hope to be from the tenants - are you going to manage the property yourselves or have a management company deal with tenant relationships -if you aim to deal directly as it sounds like you are - establishing a positive relationship at the outset is worth it's weight in gold in my experience.

From that point onward, I take a certain delight in telling people what it is that I am doing and even asking for their opinion.

We're not certain how that could help *a lot* or maybe not-at-all, but I believe, through no evidence other-than my gut, that beautiful cabinetry will attract renters quick and create a delightful rental environment. ...Anyway, Just wanted to take a few moments to introduce ourselves - without getting too detailed. 

We're not certain how that could help *a lot* or maybe not-at-all, but I believe, through no evidence other-than my gut, that beautiful cabinetry will attract renters quick and create a delightful rental environment.

If you do what you can to delight customers within your own boundaries, they will almost always respond.

That said, I love the tenants in one prop, they 've been with me for 4 yrs and have been a delight. 

Let me know if you want to connect and chat about it. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/850/topics/890954-out-of-state-turnkey-investment-with-martel-turnkeyhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/850/topics/902026-1st-sfh-purchase-with-roofstock-investors-delight

ABQ is a delightful place to live.

Stephen,I lived in Raleigh several years ago and find the area delightful to live and raise a family.  

And less stress working for yourself, that sounds delightful!