I was speaking with an agent last night who said that their brokerage told the property management division to get out of any contracts within the city limits.

That is smart business.Most people, as you said, just fake it so poorly.

He was the one who initially contracted the property and brought us on board as investors.We are deeply invested in this project and are looking for potential partners who can help us realize the vision we had for Corktown.

With that said, a lot of people take the cost-benefit, but no one can argue it's a smart choice, just a frugal one.

Set up a contracts account at both Lowes and HD. 

A good friend of mine recently managed to pick up a modest duplex outside Phoenix that looked risky at first glance.. low rents, older neighborhood.. but with a few smart upgrades, it became a steady earner in under a year.You mentioned your worries about remote investing and the challenges of managing properties from afar.

3) can the seller refinance or extend the terms of the contract?

@Dominic CampeloWith your contracting expertise and business growth, you’re in a fantastic position to enter real estate investing.

At another property with just the sidewalk I let the tenants take care of it, but the liability of these steep stairs makes it too important for it to be haphazard or me having to scold them to shovel and salt the walk and steps.I know in snowy areas people with houses contract plowing for the winter at a flat rate.

Quote from @Godsheritage Adeoye: Hello, I’d like to know how investors typically handle Subject To contracts.