You can wait for a really great deal and buy that, you can buy a smaller multi family, etc. those are all risk mitigation measures that combine investment characteristics with your primary and can be a great strategy.

Hindsight is measured in years, I suppose.

https://capitalmarkets.fanniemae.com/mortgage-backed-securities/updates-cash-out-refinance-eligibilityAccording to this article: Today, Fannie Mae updated its eligibility policy for cash-out refinance transactions to require that any existing first mortgage being paid off through the transaction be at least 12 months old as measured from the note date of the existing loan to the note date of the new loan.Lenders are encouraged to implement these changes immediately but must do so for all cash-out refinances with note dates on and after April 1, 2023.

Access to these records can also help tenants stay informed about the measures being taken to address any pest issues, contributing to their peace of mind and overall satisfaction with their living situation.Proactively organizing and promptly providing these records is essential for fostering a positive tenant-landlord relationship.

Do you need personnel or will automated measures do?

But I'd still posit it's harder to drive a tangible, measurable, ROI to offset the investment.

If the landlord must enter as an emergency measure, they can enter without notice."

They are competitive in price and offer more services than the big boxes, since they will handle the measuring and installation.

Cut out a piece from the 1/4'' back panel that will slide into the refr door (Usually the refr will come with instructions and all of the measurements are in the installation instructions)2.

I recently had a flooring contractor ask me for more than 14 -16 boxes of vinyl flooring and I bought it like he asked; however, once it was delivered and the work completed at the property, I made sure to measure the area the flooring had been placed and got 2 quotes from 2 flooring stores.