I'm not anti-off-market or pro MLS, just offering some perspective.

They should have the contacts you need to bring your rental up to speed.Also, check craigslist for handyman that should be able to complete those simply task to get is section 8 ready.

This will help the contractors and subcontractors understand what is expected of them and give them a sense of accountability.Create a detailed schedule: Create a detailed schedule for the project, including specific deadlines for each task.

Wow, from one example of anti-depressants, you can make this wide sweeping generalization about Scandinavia?

Drinking may have been involved on either side or both sides. the maintenance guy does visit his mother there pretty regularly, and tends to combine these two tasks into a single trip.

This can become a full-time job for you and a Realtor oftentimes handles these tasks while collecting compensation from the tenant which means you could potentially only be paying for a tenant screening report.Best of luck to you locking down a great tenant!!

Let me ask this though, I was thinking the journal was somewhat of a to-do/task list for each day for only 3 months, but from your last comment, perhaps it's more of a goal tracker? 

Still like the podcast as I can multi task while listening to it, but the forums provide great value as well.

@Andrew Weiner: One of the key tasks in purchasing a property are the inspections.

I am a hands on learner so being provided with work or tasks is how I typically learn best.Any recommendations or advice would be greatly appreciated.