I do not think there is a right answer only one that fits your business model.And yes you will go thru the sub-vendors all the time, We survey our tenants after every maint ticket to make sure the job was done correctly.

She states "there is a clause that can be in effect that helps with the potential nightmare this could be, however I have never reviewed one".I've read otherwise; where the tenant can be reported to their social worker which then makes them responsible for handling these repairs themselves.Can anyone point me in the right direction to get the correct verbage to make this the tenant's responsibility?  

I recently started a business checking account at Chase and have had a few different issues in regardint the employees putting the correct info in their system.

Hi James, I'm in a similar situation to you (5 properties with mortgages) so I'm very curious to hear how others respond.I'd assume you're looking at a Buy and Hold situation, correct?  

You are correct about the 14 day restriction as far as the IRS is concerned.Keith 

Then correct you do not need one to buy or rent out your units.

The way I understand is contradictory to your saying but I might be wrong let me explain the way I understand in an example. please correct me if I am wrong:Assume I buy investing property on May 2016 with 50k cash for flip.

Hey Barrett Anderson the advice you've gotten from folks like Eric Barnett is completely correct.

I think escrow is not needed as there is nothing outstanding (correct?)

I think (and my experience supports) that student rentals can be very profitable if managed correctly.