All costs including purchase price, rehab, interest and points are less than 65% - 70% ARV (A Smoking Good Deal, that's not common)2.

The magic land where agents hand out deals on a silver platter to me for simply adding onto their email list, where is this place?

What was it about Renatus that you perceived as "smoke and mirrors"?

We manage 7 units with the same general setup for automation.SmartThings is the central automation hub for most of it with ST controlling:- EcoBee3 Thermostat- Schlage KeyPad Lock (remote code ability and they keep working even if the unit loses power or wifi)- First Alert Smoke/CO Detector- Water Sensor to detect leaks- At least 1 lamp per unit that can be turned on remotelyST lets you set alerts so that if the smoke detector is triggered it'll send an SMS letting you know which one and when.Generally we operate one ST hub for a set of units.All that is connected to the internet via Google Wifi that also provides guests internet access, they are small round devices you place throughout the rental. 

Schedule a time to change the smoke detector batteries/ HVAC filter and walk through the property to see if someone else has moved in.

Smoke detectors must have a nonremovable battery that can last 10 years.

But if your smoking a deal...

Things I have come across that can lead to saving money, time, and headaches:-Smoke detectors with long-lasting battery-Low-pile and stain resistant carpet-Heavy-duty tile w/ lifetime guarantee -Long-lasting light fixtures and bulbs-High-gloss paint (easier to remove stains)I am curious to hear others weigh in on these practices and provide others.

She's either just blowing smoke, or uninformed. 

Its easier to sell a silver platter than raw meat.If I were to be a developer, I would prefer to buy something that's ready to go than waste 1 more year to get those drawings approved.