While the result is the same it will be perceived as more "fair" to raise the rent based on something they already agreed to, rather than your choice to hire a PM.

The state statutes should be fairly clear, and a local RE attorney dealing with tax deeds will know the 2 or 3 choices off the top of his head.

One of those being that I'm passionate about reaching a level of financial independence that affords my family choices.

The better strategy is to train your leasing agents to gather sufficient info ahead of time so you do not encourage would be deadbeat tenants from applying.

is my choice as well.

A credit union would be a good choice. 

If there is very low activity they either reduce the price, or perform minor rehab in an attempt to move the property - just like anyone would do when they have no choice but to sell a house. 

We don't even have the choice to have the tenant pay. 

Nothing has changed.Your choices include:Pulling files yourself and entering the data in a database or Excel filePaying someone else to do the above for youFind a data list provider An alternative to looking for probates is to market for other characteristics and deal with the probates as they come.

Installing a new glass block window in the main hallway bathroom really added a nice touch, but the tile choices from Home Depot are what really put the upstairs bathroom “over the top.”