We agreed, and then they informed us after the fact that the cost end up being $2,000.00 because it was "so dirty." 

This will provide insight into making informed decisions and accessing the benefits that these properties offer.

I’m actively analyzing the demographics and rental trends in the area to ensure these upgrades aren’t just attractive but also functional and desirable.

@Dan ShuderRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

This was a free REIA meeting, and I had been to several seminars and trainings filled with vague and unhelpful common-sense information before. 

I had seen the article last week and it is very informative for a remote investor.

The syndicates do not report balance sheet information so hard to track.

I’ve never sold a note so going to ask some information from the experts.

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