cody, i would get written policy made up and hung placed publically all around entrances and exits, over due it at eye level, then email and mail same new bld policy to all units. legally must have signs posted up along with contract. as per my lawyer written signs are like public bld policy. then require in lolicy a fee. i charge $25 per butt and $55 hour cleaning fee. and then buy and   install activtek system from me to kill all smoke odors and hit them with fines for having use air scrubbers. keep sending them air and surface cleaning bills every 3 days.

I completely agree that at some point, I must tour the area in person to get a better sense of what I am dealing with, I highly disagree that any of what I'm doing right now leads to nothing.

There must be groups, clubs, organizations or individuals that have money to lend for a good return on their investment.

Zach, I must add Steve is worth keeping an eye on as well as every once in awhile he recommends some GR8 insight.

I've visited few properties and many are priced around 800,000.

As soon as someone reserves, I send them a welcome email and ask them if they’re visiting for a special occasion or just for fun.

Woods You may want to visit your local real estate investment club.

The lesson learned is that you must, must, must properly screen the applicant.

I watched NRIA's commercial for 3 years before I personally visited its office with my two-page questions to understand its business model and risk mitigation strategies. 

I visited and sure enough it was...the condensation pipe was clogged and the water was overflowing and leaking through the ceiling in the back closet directly above where our furnace is located(and theirs is as well).