Using conservative projections that show lower than expected rent growth, higher than expected vacancy, etc, so as to under promise an over-deliver.

You NEED someone who you can comfortably hand off properties to and you can trust that they'll deliver the performance of your units exactly as it is- don't overexaggerate the good & don't underdeliver the bad.

Always pay a constable to deliver notices like eviction notices.4.

Marriott is one such one and they are great and deliver about 15% of our bookings now. 

You'll need their current address to deliver notification of the court date.

For example, if you sign a five year note and pay a portion of the principal balance each year, the tax obligation will also be spread out over that five year period.When the note is not a part of the exchange, it should be payable to the seller and delivered directly to the seller at the time of closing.

Get ready to deal with the headaches of subs that don't answer calls, show up on time, materials getting delivered at the wrong time, incorrect materials getting delivered, not all of the materials getting delivered, dealing with inspections office, etc.

Amazon, can't deliver a hair cut, manicure, tire change, root canal, foot massage, six pack of beer(actually they can, just not as conveniently as the old corner store), Big Gulp, pizza, etc, etc, etc....YET!

There is a better way.Preventative MaintenanceOnce a year complete some or all of these tasks:🛠 Repair drips instead of floods🛠Change the air filter🛠Flush the water heater🛠Recaulk where necessary🛠Rinse HVAC coils🛠Test smoke detectors🛠Add missing doorstops🛠Adjust sticky doors/locks❄ Winterization📷 Snap a few photosFlip the script on inspections and deliver value instead.Why?

Fortunately, there was language in the purchase and sale agreement stating the home must be delivered in an unoccupied state and my EMD was returned.)The property had multiple offers, so I gave my H&B offer at 77,000 with the same contingencies.