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.

With plumbing, I am of the thought that I can get a pretty good feel for the quality of the work by looking at what I can see, and then fix anything that shows up later.  

We grab any quality LVP that's discounted, the last was enough to do a couple of laundry rooms & a foyer, $12/box of 23 sqft. 

Does anyone have good  recommendations on some quality skip-tracing companies to use?