If there are hundreds of entire homes on the website, then you've got stiff competition.Best of luck!

Somehow, the HVAC only ended up with a <$200 repair and the hot water heater was fine (they were elevated a bit).Had a GC stiff me on flip for a substantial amount...chalk that one up to "on the job training" for me.

The bond is needed in case they stiff a sub who can put a mech lien on your property even if you paid the gen contractor.

We were doing great until the virus hit, but there's always something that can hit you in REI from what I've been told and read, so if its not a pandemic, it may be tenants that stiff you for rent for the last 3 months and you have to evict them or one of the numerous stories that @Paul Sandhu shares with us on this forum.

We are generally a high cashflow operation so we can stiff a higher debt payment than most, the risk is lower for us on the debt payment side.

@Fairrah Stiff how do I find my processor?

But if it's an expensive house and you've rented it out for two or three of the possible rental years after moving out you may find that the depreciation recap is still pretty stiff.  

I have a friend who moved into an old house as a renter in Western North Carolina ~11 months ago along with a roommate who moved in who has been there for 2 monthsBoth of them recently have been reporting symptoms associated with exposure to mold lately such as a deep cough, fatigue, joint stiffness, and dizziness. 

Not a big carpet fan, but if already in place and serviceable, here are a few steps I have tried:1) I have had some luck with sprinkling in the Arm and Hammer (big Costco bag) in the carpet, then brushing it in with a stiff broom (gets dusty so wear a mask).

Hope they don't stiff you!