I always do credit checks to look at prior evictions, outstanding debt, etc.  

That means in a couple years you can continue to hold on to your property, or sell it for a pretty damn good return. 

However, credit scores are a great way to view someones payment history and you get to see how many outstanding debt payments they have.

Now- if you are sending ME properties, and want to see them soon, you're damn right I should respond quickly.

You won't be able to operate as a complete absentee owner unless you have an outstanding on-site manager and systems in place for rent collection.  

You may also want to understand any outstanding maintenance items (mechanical systems, roofs, larger outdoor structures maintenance, etc).

There are too many damn idiots and jerks out there...

Once the work is complete, charge the tenants for any outstanding balance.

Meanwhile, I don't think any of this is doing a damn thing about the homeless problem in Portland. 

We are looking for a minimum of $100k which would be used for a few building upgrades that will make the space more marketable to certain groups, pay a few outstanding construction bills, and the rest to have stronger cash reserves on hand.