Watch out for egress (windows or doors) as well.  

If it is a lease covenant, send them a violation letter by US Mail with proof of delivery required and/or post the notice on the door in a sealed envelope with their name on it, taking a photo to prove delivery. 

I would like to use the garage as a game room for the kids.

Paul and I operate 10 doors in North Iowa.

From there, I try to figure out why this house isn't selling, and if I'm still interested I'll make an offer at a price that works at my numbers.Other than that, yes I think it is a great idea to dig deeper into more creative methods of finding deals - wholesalers, direct mail, door knocking, networking, etc.

She will get a nice surprise next week when I show up at her door to (a) announce that I am her new property manager and (b) notify her that I will update her information with the collection agency she's been hiding from.Screen your applications, people!

Setting up out door grilling space, because if you don't they will so it's a matter of do you want it at random or by designation. 

Seasoned investors have a minimum per door and that's around $150/mo now.

Looks like a good service but they seem to require a minimum of a 100 doors?

We are still relatively small with only 5 properties, 7 doors.