Hello all,I'm curious to know what are some of the systems landlords put into effect to ensure that their property is safe when tenants will be away on vacation. 

Best case scenario if the park does not allow rentals is the eviction of your tenant, you ending up under the park's microscope to ensure it doesn't happen again, and hopefully you make a profit after rehab/repair, at least enough to cover the costs of selling. 

Who should I hire, work, or network with to ensure I'm writing off the right things?

(Tenant exaggerating by saying 3rd time)Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ensured that Tenants have the Right to a decent place to liveThis guarantee to decent rental housing is called the Implied Warranty of Habitability.The Tenant is also Protected against Discrimination & Acts of retaliation for reporting Repairs /ViolationsYour Contractor suggested Repairing & Remediating Mold Concern Saturday 6th July this date will not work .NOTE: No commitment to make any repairs received by the Landlord (HE IS LYING) Today ABC CO.

We're starting to think the problem is with the PM by not recommending a rate adjustment, ensuring advertising is in place or finding out what may be the problem with the unit so we can address it.  

One tip that has worked well for us is using the Trulia crime maps to determine the areas to stay away from in Bridgeport, Hartford, Waterbury, etc.The numbers may look great on paper but ensuring you can actually achieve them is sometimes a challenge!

It helps to show that you made every attempt to ensure the pet's wellness and required the renter to have insurance for such claims. 

We teamed up with a non-profit who will identify the family and work with them for 3 years to ensure they are ready to receive the deed 100% free and clear.  

I think I heard on one of the BP podcasts that a good rule of thumb is to ensure there are at least 3 different types of major industry in a city. 

Property Management reserves the right to reject any application due to any one or a combination ofthe following:• False, incomplete or insufficient application information;• Credit score 550 or less,• Credit showing delinquent accounts with collection balances due; foreclosures, bankruptcies, liens againstthe applicant for taxes or child support, judgments against the applicant for evictions or property damage;• Rental histories showing excessive late payment, NSF checks, property damage, lease violations;• Income shortages less than the required monthly amount;• Criminal histories showing felonies, misdemeanors, DWIs, DUIs, theft by check, domestic violenceHaving something like this will help you eliminate "gut feeling" criteria and ensure you are treating all to the same standards of qualification.