Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, attach a fake invoice.

During the pendency and term of this contract, Seller shall not change any existing lease, enter into any new lease or make any substantial alterations or repairs without the consent of the Buyer.

I would say its extremely important to have a quick (like 60 second elevator pitch) for why you want to enter the business and what returns you are looking to get. 

If you are just entering the borrowing environment, then come with as close to a cookie cutter project as possible. 

If that's stopping you from entering REI, then you really need to analyze what your priorities are.

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This low supply has led to quick sales and rising prices in key neighborhoods, which is ideal for flippers looking to move properties quickly.Affordable Entry Points: Despite rising values, Indianapolis still offers lower price points than many other markets, providing a great opportunity for investors to enter the market with less capital and still see substantial returns.

I easily solved the problem, entered a 3 year lease with a tenant that provided me with a 20% Annual yield on my invested capital (purchased the property for cash).  

Hey @Vincent Keele,You're right; Washington can require a significant amount of upfront capital to enter the market.

I'm surprised SF doesn't have something similar where you enter the move in and move out dates and the amount of the deposit.