Check for roof leaks, aged shingles, missing shingles etc.

Here is what we use on a daily basis:VFlyer (advertise rentals)CraigsListBuildium (manager rentals)QuickBooks Online (accounting)Evernote (keep track of to do list and important info)Google Docs (keep track of partnerships)Excel (project tracking, flip calculator)Toktumi (landlord calls)We switched from QuickBooks Pro to QuickBooks Online because it let's us track multiple entities in one file (using the Businesses module).

I had one escrow officer tell me they would never try and collect even though they could unless they did a lot of work, like if everything was done and the buyer at the very end refused to sign loan docs for no good reason...even then I'm not sure they would do anything.

If you can get into the crawlspace or basement area with a flashlight, look for rotted framing members or water leaks.

Even if it drains towards the house, it shouldn't be leaking in.

For free services I decided to start off with Google Docs and Excel, the basics.

There was an escrow done but that appeared to be more so lender can verify title etc as there was no loan docs or disclosures done. 4.

Hi, I have a new topic:  Insurance Coverage for vacant properties in which a water leak has occurred, racking up $7,000 in water/sewage costs within 3 weeks.Does anyone know of insurance coverage to cover the water/sewage bills for such events, whether vacant or tenant-occupied (in which a tenant was away, for instance)?

Then someone has to pull the file for you. 30 days equates to about 200 files, so it's very time consuming and the court house workers will hate you.In addition, it takes the court houses in MA several weeks to scan all docs before they release the file to the public.

You may be able to buy the loan docs from the lender through the servicer for less than what the property is worth.