- some thoughts:  A) Have processes: This is how we handle filling vacancies  B) This is how we handle deposits  C) We do periodic "inspections" - we check the smoke alarm or air filter every three months to see inside.

You might have to get creative: owner financing, air bnb, new build and rent, but the deals are still there.

You could possibly put tiny home or rv in your backyard and get away with it as an air bnb/vrbo.

That puts significant pressure on you to maintain an adequate deal-flow.A second option is to become a broker and pair borrowers with investors.

I promise to post more deets on the deal when I come up for air.

When that's not possible we keep the baseboards and use a hydro air system.

Additionally, lack of supply and increased demand places upward pressure on prices.

The biggest vent issue you will encounter is there is likely only one per unit (or one for the entire property) - two if you are lucky - which does not help your drainage problems when the waste pipes carried and narrow (less air chasing the water).

@Tabor TollefsonThanks for jumping in on this thread and clearing the air.  

The 'lever' is pretty short in that situation, enough that I would be comfortable with it, should it start putting some pressure on me.