I think the biggest benefit of the AIA system really shakes out to be the effective & clear communication of the guidelines and procedures for construction management, which tend to be much more muddied in the residential world.

I would keep and organize all of your communication around this issue, including gathering pictures of the unit and the area in question that was repaired.

I tell every Chicago investor who calls me about Milwaukee to stay in Chicago - the economic delta is just not big enough to take on the remote cost and efficiency burden.

-I'm fairly careful with communication , but again, I know doing business online is way riskier, but I want to ask: Typically, I would trust someone who seems very in-depth, informative (gives statistics and numbers), and basically would give me thorough steps (including worst-case scenarios and what would best fit my situation)^^would people who have experience say that even with the above, some agents/lenders/PMs would still be sort of out to get your money and do a lousy job?

This frees you to focus on higher-value tasks like growing your portfolio, owner communication, and big-picture strategy.2.Adopt a Portfolio Management Structure: Early on, I ran a departmental structure (separate teams for maintenance, leasing, collections, etc.), and it caused inefficiencies and communication breakdowns.

Rex (Real Estate agents and sellers to optimize listings, attract buyers and close deals efficiently) 5.

We've found it has superior reporting features, integration features, and is overall more efficient to work within than other REI-specific software.The downside is QBO is not set up for REI so you'll need to do that or work with an expert to ensure it is set up for your business appropriately.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.

Any recs for something that efficient and clear? 

Communicating the Policy: Make the policy highly visible, especially to new members who may not be familiar with the forum's culture.Escalation Process: Consider a warning system before issuing a bill.

It's a lot easier  logistics wise and the realtor will also probably have better communication with them since it probably wouldn't be their first deal together