This is a combination of having a well kept property (no differed maintenance) and sincere tenant screening.  

Even the best subs can't read your mind.Require a release of liens before issuing payment, and never pay in cash.As far as leaving things to the professionals, I agree when it comes to work that requires a trade license (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) but tend to lean more towards DIY on the remainder (flooring, painting, etc.) because of the sincere cost savings and "on the job" education.  

This is the sort of unskilled but sincere and well-meaning nonsense you will see proposed.

I feel that if you talk with them sincerely and tell them your ideas and confirming with them that you will be tentative landlord for the house and that you will raise the rent because of market value it shouldn't be problem and if there is than you can just get new tenants.

thanks and sincerely, sydney

newbie here too. just wished to introduce myself. formerly from washington, dc, i'm just getting started in the staging arena in california and i'm looking to make some connections as well. thanks and sincerely, sydney

Larry is a sincere, humble, knowledgeable and authentic person.  

I only would have cash flowed maybe $100-150 since rents were lower than I thought they were in that area, I would have had maybe 15k still in it after my refi, some dude knocked on the door before I was even done rehabbing it, offered me 92% of full market value cash (pending the rehab being completed of course), and I said we have a deal sir and moved on down the line.

I sincerely want to build a duplex after purchasing a small lot in my stepmother's developing neighborhood, and house hack.

Sincerly,Sean and Christie and actually sign it and write it in red ink