Originally posted by @Dawn Anastasi: Originally posted by @Kay Hamilton: hi, I'm a newbie.

Some things I can think of are: - rent not being paid on time- maintenance fixes (AC went out, dishwasher stopped working, etc.)- providing notices for eviction Whatever it may be, I want to hear it.And thank you to everyone who shares with me.

Thank you Dawn, Dale, Ed and Dan for the help.

Originally posted by @Dawn Curry:Derek E.

Stove. micro, dishwasher have been great.See what the competish is doing.

@Dawn AnastasiYes I have the person's contact info, copy of his driver's license and his LLC article of incorporation docs, and signed contracts.  

One investor I met dies his units with stainless steel appliances & dishwashers, and that is a great wow factor for some tenants.

Good morning, I would ask for a utilities history, HOA fees, if there is a deeded parking spot, a copy of the minutes of the last several HOA meetings(should give you an idea of the issues other owners brought up), proof of when all of the common areas were last renovated (to avoid unexpected special assessments), when were all of the unit specific appliances were replaced(central a/c, water heater, dishwasher, etc.).

Renters will pay for: central heat & air, dishwasher, main floor/in-unit laundry, carpet-less home (laminate, tile, wood floors), off-street parking, fenced-in yard, dry storage (shed, clean basement), some type of clean outdoor space (patio, deck, porch).3.

So as I'm mulling over whether to go for it, it dawns on me: I could sell my house, take the equity and buy a nicer apartment building which creates more NOI and /or one that is better managed.