Nope, don't call anyone until after they've completed the application and you've vetted and selected them.

Dave,All those are important considerations when selecting quality provider.

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A few tips: -ensure adequate parking (corner lots, 3-wide driveways, long road frontage are all good things to look for).

Home Depot's selection is extremely limited and costs the same or more for worse material, whereas if you find a roofing supply house in your area your options open up wide and you'll get a reasonable price (and as all cash mentioned, they'll give you rooftop delivery for a reasonable price which is absolutely worth it).Architectural shingles are nice because they're good at hiding minor imperfections.

Overall crime is still very high, and when we have a downturn expect some wide eyed and bushy tailed hipsters to high tail it outta there.  

Are the single wides or double wides?

WilliamPaid.comDifficult to setupTenant couldn't figure it outExcessive bank verificationConfusing landlord portalHard for tenant to select the correct propertyI wish I had used Rentmatic now, but the tenant is mad and will be sending those awful paper checks now

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One thing I like about bp is the prospective you can get from a wide range of investors about things that work in other markets.