It's important to carefully consider any decisions to expand your portfolio, especially when it involves taking on significant debt.In this case, it seems like the numbers may not necessarily work in your favor right now.

The construction guys usually take care of the space the best, and sometimes you can just give them some TI allowance to build out the space themselves. 

Use this same spreadsheet and build it out anytime you're looking for new professionals in all of the trades.

If you look at most inspection reports, they usually say they are not licensed XXXX professionals and recommend that you contact one for a true asessment . . . we skip that and get the professional from the start. 

Use timers on lights so it seems as if people are inside, and organize someone to take care of the grass outside.

While you can’t completely control who applies to live in your properties, you most definitely can find areas that are popular with students, young professionals, families, etc. 4) just as important as finding the property, you need to have an exit strategy in mind for the property.

Hey @John Anderson, Rental activities are by default passive unless you are a real estate professional.

Take care,Tom

I have systems that I like for everything else, so I don't care about applications, leases, background checks, etc.

Don't get stuck in port taking care of the money pit.