We don't call the owner, unless a real emergency; winter freeze-up/flood, blown water heater, tree fell on house, that type of major issue.We have our vendors/contractors take before, during and after digital photos of all maintenance work, and submit those with the invoice via email. 

Just seen your photos the condo looks amazing do you happen to have before photos?

I agree with Account Closed, when a good deal comes available the early birds catches the worm!

The catch was I had to have a cash down payment of $70,000.

And you get the benefit of having over 90 past ones to catch up on.Two Great reads, I bought both J.

I pay my project manager 5% of the SOW as a fee to oversee the project, visit regularly, send me photos, etc.I pay for materials over the phone as a standard process in order to avoid material upcharge, avoid paying an upfront fee to contractor, and helping the contractor not having to finance my own project.

And you get the benefit of having over 100 past ones to catch up on.Locate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.

So, even though the cash flow appeared more solid on Day 1, it took little to no time for my Bay Area property to catch up and outperform.

The 20 yr cycle does repeat - just gotta catch the right wave.

When promoting buyer sales just be very careful not to use photos of the properties without the listing agent's approval.