Any tips on structuring deals or ensuring a smooth process would be greatly appreciated?

Also, use technology (Zoom, project management apps) to keep communication smooth even with the distance.Let me know how it goes!

.- Most of the deals that came our way were for 60-70yr old wood frame buildings, that had been owned by their current owner for 25+ yrs, and we felt there was a definite risk that the economic viability of the asset was less than our planned (buy and hold) time horizon, and we were also highly skeptical of the insurability of some of these buildings or that the cost of insurance would not balloon once the ownership transition forced the insurers to reassess the building.Ultimately we pivoted to retail/light commercial mixed use properties.

What is the best way of smoothing the transition and aigning a new lease with increased deposits and rents?

We've only had to collect from LEAP once, it was a smooth process.

I found it to be very useful because I was able to 1) get detailed knowledge about actual pricing and 2) control costs by establishing vendor accounts with Home Depot.However, once you have several successful flips under your belt and have built relationships with trusted contractors and are looking to do more volume, transitioning to contractor-sourced materials maximizes efficiency.

High-dense urban environments should build up, and get rid of underutilized parking since public transit is easier in these environments.  

These are reputable people who stand behind the properties they find and are reliable for ensuring a smooth transaction.

I’m sort of new myself, I’m working on transitioning from being in the background-ish, as well as working a different area.

What is the best way to assess and submit for claims with insurance with least resistance from the insurance company ( assuming it’s not a smooth process.