That's my biggest pet peeve. 

I would say the biggest challenge was completing a whole house rehab and the paperwork for the 203K loan.

(probably the biggest key).

What's not going to happen is your going to get good long term pm done for you in rough areas with no other incentives like they are making money more on project management of the renovations. 

I put my criteria clearly in the listing: 3x income over rent, 85% on-time payment history on credit report, and good references from past landlord.The biggest mistake you can make is taking the word of a current landlord.

Hey @Andrew Bosco I have not personally done it but some of the biggest data centers are going up in central OH. 

The biggest takeaway from this deal was the importance of balancing renovation costs with market potential.

I use: Coaches Companies that hire seasonal workers College Housing website Official Parent Group for Colorado Mesa University Craiglist Zillow Avail - posts to 30 sites for free Apartments Roomies Market place Reddit Tenants incentive "Room for rent" Signs - google Voice to hide my actually phone number Your cities Department of Human Services College bill boards rip off advertising

I have nothing bad to say about them since I haven't worked directly with them and they must be doing something right if they are one of the biggest ones in the area.

The biggest mistake new investors make is to walk a property, maybe explain in general terms what they want and then let the contractor come up with the SoW.For a bedroom this could be:- replace carpet- repair closet dooror- remove carpet- remove curtains, nails and screws- replace closet doors, entry door SKU#- replace window SKU#- refinish hardwood floors 144 sqft, clear/oil-based- prep and paint all woodwork- patch walls, texture, paint walls eggshell white clay, ceiling flat white- replace light fixture SKU#, replace lightswitch w decora/white, replace 3 outlets&covers- install blinds SKU#Obviously, the cost would be quite different.