@Steve Babiak  I understand the attorney bidding for both first and second.. the cases I followed their were no juniors.. just the first going... but I have not bought CT HS steps since 2012... competition like Rick states is off the charts in most markets. 

The proposed answer is precisely, well do not listen to common sense, eat all the cookies that may or may not be poisoned and it will work out for you because this person says that it should, oh and by the way, they are important.  

@Bob Bowling  precisely.  

To answer your question more precisely, I have always made a commitment to make sure maintenance concerns are addressed within the same day whenever possible.

Your reply is precisely the kind of inside information I am hoping to get in this area.

You want to run the expenses a little more precisely to include It mainly should come down to do you prefer it to the alternatives on the market.Would you be looking to move up from another "starter" house in the 3 to 5 year range? 

@Richard F.Great chart!

Sub-metering tracks each tenant’s individual usage, and therefore, is the best way to accurately charge tenants for the precise amount of utilities they’re using.

Sit down with the family, make a T-Chart of wants and needs, cut down to bare bones on wants and tear into that bad debt that is holding you back.  

Also come up with a flow chart that is easy to understand and go over it with your PM.