Tenant meets the vendor.2.

Some wishful thinking on my part, lots of encouragement from vendors and too many investors doing the same.

I’m not sure that either cost anything for the buyer, but there is a big difference in cost to a vendor that sells a home.  

Build a portfolio of routine service call tasks and light remodels with actual costs that your Clients can compare to outside vendor's similar work.

Call your lender and ask them to confirm underwriting has everything they need from you, ask when they will issue final approval and follow up on that.See if the current owner will share their preferred vendors for the property with you - begin to reach out to them and introduce yourself.Have a discussion with your family about what items from the house you'll be taking with you.

Other ways (off the top of my head):- Dedicated Revenue Manager on top of dynamic pricing software- 24/7 guest support- Vendor discounts (i.e. roof replacements, AC repairs, etc)As a new PM I think it is important to highlight where you add value instead of battling on price. 

It’s importantly to never take your peddle off the gas and constantly be adding new vendors to your rolodex.

When their vendors and employees want to get paid, they can't take a scissors and cut out a piece of the paper those assets are written on, and use that to pay them.Real profit is tangible, not virtual. 

It doesn't feel like adding a mark up to that for sending out a work order to a vendor is beneficial for the owner.

Once you’ve purchased your first property be proactive, mindful of your vendor relationships and intentional  with how you operate your business.