the good ones will respect you, the okay ones will not try anything and the bad ones.....well it won't matter where you live. lolBoston is a hot market, so if the property is good, it will go fast, so if you like a place...act !

Also, with all due respect, As business people, we also like straight to the point answers which was the purpose of this thread, not long winded history lectures or dismissive/subjective arguments. 

Thank you for having such a welcoming, open and respectful place for new people to come.~ Paul

So it's good you have a healthy respect for how quickly that could go by.  

Hi Yvette, Kudos to you on being a teacher and molding the next generation (My Mom was a teacher so I know and respect the selfless dedication that is a a part of that profession). 

With all due respect, Jeb, do you know what to ask?

its also about the local market - here in the NY Metro region we have a lot of competition but I suspect there are some markets where HD is the best source, and some things contractors will buy at HD even here - but not wood or millwork or high end tiles etc.my Dad was a cabinetmaker, he got out as it is hard to get someone to pay for the fine work, and for a rental you may not want such fine work anyhow - but if you work with a contractor - there has to be mutual respect and a knowledge of what it costs them, not just what it costs you.

Very knowledgable, respects the clock, and plays in the game a bit himself so gets it.

We had more, but are selling way more than buying in this environment because I respect market cycles....

A good positive letter with an invitation to meet face to face and your contact information, as well as a token gift ($5 gift card to starbucks or something home-y), should leave your tenants with a great opinion of you and will hopefully encourage them to give you and your new units the same respect you'll be giving them.