So for example I'm very conservative and don't want any debt on them because I feel this hardens them in case of a severe recession.

Originally posted by @Travis Harden: Is the market getting tighter or is it still growing great? 

It will stay as “Jello” versus hardening.

I plan on "hardening" the duplexes during design phase with backings for towel rods and resilient flooring etc.3) We plan to do our own PM initially.

I have a feeling this tenant is about to go South, so a 3 day pay or quit notice is ready and waiting to be sent if rent is late this month.Tenants will harden you for sure.Edit to add: Lease states that rent is not considered paid until I have received it, proof of mailing doesn't cut it.

Quote from @Nathan Harden: I do not want to say anything that may come off as rude but doing rehab BEFORE closing???

On a "hardening your rental" thread, there was a great suggestion where you secure a long wood strip into studs, then secure towel rack to it.  

Check this hardened bathroom I saw in Vegas house:) 

Quote from @Nathan Harden: Quote from @Andrew Steinhaus: Nathan, Yes it is 100% inevitable and since I signed on with them their office has been in shambles, which was a full 180* from when I first vetted them. 

These upgrades will all be mid-grade (not luxury), and rent hardened materials ideally.Thank you in advance BP community!