If not just compose one based on your observations and hope that the former tenant accedes to it, some will, some won't.I used to have a room-by-room checklist which noted some of the following:Condition of walls and paintCondition of carpetCondition of doors and doorknobsCondition of ceilingCondition of light fixture and the bulb worksCondition of toilet, sink and tub in bathsCondition of stove, oven sink, garbage disposal and dishwasher in kitchenCondition of grass and shrubs.On the move out version I had a list of amounts that I was deducting, including but not limited to:Missing door stop (the move in one showed that there was one for EVERY door) $5.00Hole in wall from doorknob going through it (somehow in my 60 years on earth I've never destroyed a door stop or knocked a doorknob through a wall, but it's not hard to tenants) $75.Pooper scooping the yard $5.00 per pile.

Keep posting and the doors to forum will open for you.

I am looking for the best approach as to what to say at the door and any key points.Ian

Sometime's I like to explore those vacant buildings, because some of the doors are open, :wink: and we found one building, it's across the ally from acapulco restaurant.

I think most landlords who only own 1 sfh never intended to be landlords or investors. most of those ended up with the property either through family or buying a new place and not being able to get rid of the old one so they rented it out. if you do manage to find any that are investors you may need to change the sales pitch, first theres 2 things that annoy most people1) cold calling ..better be careful with that one since the laws changed, i have all of my numbers on the national do not call list and violators can be sued2) door to door sales....ummm yeh..again careful with that too depending on your state laws you could end up with some bullet holesif you decide to make a few calls, make em to places with more than 1 rental ad, those tend to be your investor typenext, business minded people want the facts, how can you help THEM, how will you put money in their pocket?

There are some other things, pvc drain pipe from kitchen is broken from the sink to the sewer line, replace the gas water heater with a electric, a couple broke windows, storm door.

Just knock on her door and tell her if she moves out you'll pay her $500.00 dollars or whatever she pays for rent.I hear it works...

I really really don't mind sharing any profits with any mentor/partners as long as I can get my foot in the door.

Boards of directors can be very inflexible, YOUR unit may be good, and you may have good tenants, if they allow rentals, but the guys next door may not have good tenants, and that can cause a much more severe problem in a condo or townhouse, but of course it happens even in sfd's.I would, and did, though not at 22, buy a new house and had it rented before it was completed.

What do i do or say so that my client gives an approval to go forward..He's looking for positive cash flow and the only thing i can think of is the tax deductions...PLEASE HELP!!