The neighbors get foreclosed on more than typical neighborhoods and that keeps values lower for longer.2) HOA association decides to levy a $20K assessment on all owners in the neighborhood in order to upgrade everyone's windows, decks, roofs, and siding.3) HOA increases monthly dues by $250 per month in lieu of a large special assessment. 

Investment properties are typically lended on based on three factors: property value, borrower's FiCo, and debt service.

For example, typically if a tenant leaves the unit in good condition, we'll refund the full security deposit minus a nominal cleaning fee.  

People still like to refer to my mistakes, much more than my successes.

Obviously though, if the tenant the OP is referring to has an eviction history or as a package was just a poor applicant, then yes, the PM should be held accountable for just ramming whoever into the unit to fill the vacancy.

I'm wondering if that's typical for the first touch?

What are typical price to rent ratio numbers on SFH in your market?  

Hopefully he knows usable repair folks from the rehabs he has done.CAUTION:  Landlords do not typically give away equity, they normally have a better grasp of market rates and values.

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You don't have to pay them 75-100% of the first months rent like a typical property management deal.