I am not interested in paying him $20K+ for SEO services.

Here are a few alternatives to consider for your next property:One option is debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR) loans, which are specifically geared towards real estate investors.

Giving the best quality of service to people is the top priority! 

If cleaners don't offer that as part of their service or agree to start, we won't use them.

Post on local Facebook pages for contractor referrals, go to local REIAs, and ask your potential agents and PMs (even if not using a PM at first...you may at some point).There is only so much that service providers can do and many of them are far from "experts"; so, be prepared to be your own expert at being willing to figure stuff out as you move forward.

Richmond certainly would have some potential in pulling trades from, but coming from Lexington, you might face an added trip charge on top of the service provided.Over the past few years, rents have increased nationwide.

well thank you for your service and as I said best of luck. !!!

I think he was upset because I used him in the past and he may have expected that I would continue with his services. 

The definition of “livable” or “finished” space can be surprisingly specific.In many markets, including here in Arizona, appraisers and agents generally want the space to be finished in a manner consistant with the rest of the home and serviced by a more permanent heating and cooling source.

It's still early but we're expecting tenants to use the service for 9-18 months, and about 45% to also order the extra reporting of their previous rent payments which costs ~$20-25.