Hey @Jordan Monaghan, the trade off when skip tracing is going to be the cost versus the quality.

@Joe S.have it inspected by a pro the, quality and quantity.

.$$$$$$$$   Have your money ready to lure him to do your job over his crazy schedule.Contractors bring three things to the table1-Quality of workmanship.2-Time frame -quickness to do the job3- PriceIf you get 2 out of 3 then your pretty lucky. 

Any GC'S in northern mass (Lawrence) can help out with this.My curb appeal is lack luster to say the least. I need someone to come in and get it appraisal ready. It's a medium - small job can be done on your time jus...

Good property managers that provide quality service charge for their work. 

@Keith Thompson  Absolutely outstanding post - I agree due diligence is critical. 

Budget some extra funds for when they move out.This is what we use with our low income tenants, if it is helpful:HOUSEKEEPING ADDENDUMThe Landlord's goal is to improve the Highlands neighborhood and maintain a high quality living environment for all residents.

Yeah most are going to overbid, in part because they are not lacking work at the moment, it is a long term relationship game, lower rate quality vendors generally rely on volume, so find a way to provide that either through direct work or referrals.

Finding and screening the best quality tenants will alleviate a lot of these concerns about the lease.

@Lee Ripma  The percentages can actually be higher than the estimates above with a quality, engineering-based study, the IRS' preferred methodology.