The possibilities are endless… Anything from guests leaving a bunch of lights on, to leaving the oven on, to leaving food out on the counter to rot and attract pests…Just wondering how people deal with this situation where the guests check out and the cleaners can’t go over there for a couple of days?

Save yourself the time and energy and reach out to local accountants. 

That is because they end up going a different route or not having the energy and drive necessary to succeed in the multifamily space.

I have a condo in Lakewood, CO (26th and Kipling) and have been self-managing for the past 2 years and no longer have the time/energy/patience for self-managing. 

If you can see light, chances are that you will have to replace the seals.Some mobile homes tend to have only single-pane windows, so be sure that the functionality of the windows checks out and that everything can close and lock properly.Make sure the doors and windows close properly, too, during your mobile home inspection.

I love the way this came back full circle after 4 years even though it wasn't you Matthew, Desiny is shining a new light on the possibility of doing things. 

For now, there's nothing wrong with doing your homework but focus more of your time and energy on finding a quality property to purchase.

Make sure up date light outlets and switches as well as door hinges and handles.

After 3-5 years on average you have to expect a few things to do and we also take the opportunity to do some upgrades.The range is wide: we just had a tenant move out after 10 years and they left the home in great condition, but had to replace 2 vinyl windows that had broken thermo seals, replace the kitchen vinly floor with LVP and upgrade some of the light fixtures.

Seller seems to think the vacant pads are worth very little, and of the 1.2M paid, most of that goes towards the income producing pads (with homes on them)...because the "CAP rate could not apply to vacant lots".Does anyone with appraisal experience can shed some light on this?