We do Self storage and Country subdivision lots.  

Yes, we have a property manager who has handled everything for us, including the repairs we have done.  

I like the idea of including it in the rent as it ensures the tenant keeps the renters insurance and seems like the least amount of effortThanks!

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases.

If judge denys, my question is if the previous owner does not claim the surplus money can it go to the 1st morgage so that when I do try and negotiate it will already include the winning bid amount? 

We recently launched a self-service portal, and I think this may have been generated from that.

Tenant pays for almost everything, including HOA, property taxes, ordinary R&M.

That will also need to be taken into consideration of your monthly bottom line, if you decide not to self-manage. 

If I had one thing to go back and tell my younger self, it would be to stop and think about those aspects before I dove into trying one method or another.

When assembling your hard money loan package, include an executive summary, property appraisal, renovation budget, proof of funds, and borrower qualifications.