This is clearly specific facts and circumstances based but I’m curious to know whether based on historical returns you would have decided on a go vs. no go on a property when you were on the fence due to these variable assumptions such as repairs and capex and your historical experience is tipping toward a lower % than the assumptions being used when analyzing.

@Ryan Blake Thanks for the tips!

Great tips , too!

All of these tips make this new business venture far less daunting. 

It seems a boiler-plate agreement just might not do the job.Bonus points for tips in how to include Cozy into the lease.

The Midwest can't attract quality jobs fast because there is little or no infrastructure/ecosystems needed for high-growth, high-paying jobs. 

Michael Ortega-Omega Elite Construction & Renovations-Not the cheapest, but he does quality work, and very dependable.

Finding a quality tenant to rent your apartment in 6 months in the dead of winter was a wrongheaded plan anyway.You next step is to stop asking questions on Bigger Pockets and contact your local real estate lawyer to see how to best get this dude out quickly.

Hi All - I am in escrow on a duplex in Saint Joseph, Missouri and am wondering if anyone knows of a quality property management company in the area. 

If anyone has any tips, that would be great, or any suggested path i can make to meet my goal.