And honestly, I have had very unpleasant experiences with a few other vendors in my market.The best choice I felt I had at that point was to do it myself. 

I learned that caulk and paint will fix any gap in a window.Speaking of unwanted airflow, my insulation education was top notch, just cover every window casing in its entirety with plastic sheeting.

This can be a draw card for unwanted guests if not placed correctly)- RUBs utility bill back, but I’m assuming this is already in place- Internet/ Cable package that residents must use- Renters insurance is another that you can make as a requirement for residents, similar to the internet/cable package. 

I made the mistake of working those neighborhoods, and it made me a very unpleasant person to be around too.At the end of the day, if your 'carry a big stick" and simple business plan is working for you, then do not change a thing!

I am aggressively going after these two properties because I have been passing them for about 18 months and know that they are inherited and unwanted properties.

@Mark Benevento‘Would be more than willing to pay one months rent for them elsewhere’, sounds like a cash for keys option and is one of the most popular methods of getting unwanted tenants out of a property.You haven’t provided anymore information about the tenants or what grade the property is (B, C, D?)

Police reports, noise complaints, discussions re unwanted gatherings suggesting drug activity, complete list of tenants and phone numbers. 

@Nicole ObregonIm relatively new to realestate investing and already I’ve had the unpleasant experience of evicting two tenants in the last 6 months.

At some point, your tenant may no longer consider you a friend and your frequent visits may become unwanted.)Not getting it in writing.

I also suggest a drive-by so they are not unpleasantly surprised by the neighborhood when they to the showing, and just keep on driving by anonymously as I wait outside.