We did a a crazy episode with the owner of the building that exploded two years ago in Austin.  

It is a great area to invest in and, as Jan mentioned, there are folks you can network with here to find reliable professionals to check on the properties for you.

Not trying to build a business but love RE too much to ignore it completely.

Like many of you, I am frequently contacted by syndicators raising capital for apartment building acquisitions in distant markets.

Also, inquire about any planned developments or zoning changes in the area.Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the property complies with all local building codes, permits, and regulations.

If you're seeking a reliable income stream, consider checking out Cleveland.

I'm aware of a couple off-market deals that I've dug up for other investors, and I know a local investor that owns over a hundred of units that he'd consider selling, all the way from bare land, to single families, to multi-units including several apartment buildings.

We include lawn care in all of our rentals through a contract with a private company and just build the cost into the rent because tenants suck at taking care of lawns.

Any small/medium-size MF owners/managers in the downtown Phoenix market with tips and leads on finding reliable and responsible tenants for a property in a class C neighborhood in downtown Phoenix in today’s market?

As you build your portfolio you can set up corporate entities etc.