DOM can be minimized by a number of different factors including the quality of marketing, rent price, availability to show. 

I've heard nothing but complaints from customers AND their franchise agents reegarding the quality of their 800-number service center. 

Some key qualities to look for include:- **Responsive communication**: A PM company that keeps you in the loop and addresses issues promptly- **Local expertise**: Knowledge of the Birmingham market and experience with Section 8 tenants.- **Proactive maintenance**: Regular inspections and quick resolution of maintenance issues to keep tenants happy and properties in good condition- **Transparent reporting**: Clear and detailed financial reports so you know exactly where your money is goingIf your current PM isn’t meeting these standards, it might be worth exploring other options.

He prides himself on having "realistic" standards and claims to value inner qualities over appearance.

Perhaps a better vetting of the buyers on the BP side will enable better quality leads?

The real estate investing industry uses "Classes" to rank property performance risk, but there's NO agreed upon industry model:(Here's what we use for our Metro Detroit market:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

You'll get differing amounts and qualities of leads depending on the type of marketing, but also depending on who you're marketing to and where.

Ultimately it was the customer service and poor quality of my post cards that caused me to leave.

We have one or two quality wholesalers that we are open to working with.

Initially, our plan was to fix the drywall leaks, clean out the property, and relist it for a small profit.