The list also inlcudes items that should be addressed in a timely manner but are decidedly not emergencies.

I have them sign addendums to the lease that state how to treat areas of the home, ex: kitchen sink, no grease/food items (scrape your plate in the trash) toilet: only the 3 P's, no flushable anything, I even provide them 4 high quality AC filters and have them set a reminder on their phone.I like the phone reminder.

It amazes me how an agent can send back a contract without items initialed where they need to be initialed. 

Caveat is if there are safety items like 30 units need secondary fire access road, so the phase that hits 30 units also has to be the phase that builds the secondary access road if it isn't in yet...that kind of thing. 

They both often have nice items for decor for next to nothing.

I would not rely on past performance to dictate future performance, but the same items that resulted in that appreciation exist today including large supply constraints, diverse economy, outstanding climate, etc.    

These are often labeled as “turnkey” companies.Ask if they:-Have licensed contractors they work with regularly-Provide itemized estimates and progress updates-Will oversee inspections, permits, and final walkthroughs2.

Long as you are not moving walls and no foundation concerns other renovation items are more straightforward (roof, hvac, water heater, paint, flooring and etc) but still get a 2-3 bids to better understand the cost to do the repairs.

We have also actually fired two homeowner clients because of their lack of willingness to repair items that we felt were unsafe.If you are going to self-manage, then self-manage, including periodic comprehensive safety inspections, and making necessary repairs.

When there are items that need attention at your cabin due to this tighter process, we will notify you what those items are, give you our recommendations, and give you an estimated cost to bring everything up to snuff.I know that no one is particularly in the mood to spend money on their cabin right now, but it will be very important that things are kept tip-top to keep positive reviews coming in, which then impact your future rental revenues.