Communicate with the contractor that you feel comfortable with and make sure he has the right of first refusal when it comes to performing services.

This taught me to communicate expectations up front and not sit back and let things surprise you.

@Jarod Dudley I ordered another appraisal because the lender insisted on ordering a new one even though I was in communication with them during this time.

If investors (whether they themselves are licensed or not) are able to buy a property quickly, easily, and cheaper (than the MLS price) through us, rather than communicating with multiple parties on submitting offers and waiting on those offers to be reviewed/accepted then potentially renegotiating and starting the process all over again, then I see no reason why we should be looked down upon for doing so.

You have your policies, make sure you communicate them to the tenants and then stick to them.

All of this with zero communication.

He paid rent, didn’t cause any trouble, left the place clean, and communicated with me during that time.He texted me this morning asking if I had any apartments available, which I will in about a week, but I’ve increased the rent a decent amount.

@Dominic CordaroMost communications are done through writing these days, whether it be text, email social media or direct mail.Which is probably how you're going to initiate conversations with people anyway.I wouldn't worry about a speech pediment.  

I rented on Airbnb for a few months to a lady in her 50's and her guest is a guy in his 30's with no lease or IDs who leave furniture and materials all over the property, changed the locks, and stopped all communication.

Informal verbal communication would not apply.