At that class of property, the delinquencies are not low and have to be properly accounted for.The reason I asked how long you have owned is that it takes a while to recognize the sustained expenses.Obvious is to get rid of the poor tenant. 

2) Their contractor must be properly licensed and insured and we require copies of all this.

I have about 10-20 with a $4,000 balance now on a $1000 month rent, more with 2 months balance...

Also, there’s much to delve into on of those scenarios, like what type of cashflow or investment do you want, etc. residential, multi-res, small multi-res, commercial, industrial, etc.There seems to be fewer deals around these days and this typically benefits the more experienced and skilled investors but there are always multiple investors that get “tripped-up” in these markets due to them relying on recent “fortunate” market circumstances only to realize the markets cycle and they weren’t prepared or didn’t underwrite properly to account for unforeseen potential.There are more considerations, but this is a start.

This gave us peace of mind and ensured that any unexpected incidents wouldn't result in major financial setbacks.These two choices have played a crucial role in optimizing our STR strategy, balancing profitability and protection.

I can have multiple one use code for contractors so I can control access without physically going there.You do not need to carry the key, just need to keep track all codesMain disadvantage is that the locking requires the door to close properly, otherwise the tenant may not know the door is not licked.

These areas tend to provide the best balance of affordability and rental demand.That said, Detroit’s market is unique.

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Can you give the forum a few numbers on your existing properties, including estimated values, current loan balances, current rent on the duplex and expected rent on the SFH?

It's a balance of trusting my PM's and managing my PMs.