For example, I recently had a tenant share that there was a gap under her door where snakes could get through -there was one she had seen in the garden so we requested the seller fix this prior to closing - now the tenant is delighted and feels cared about and positive about the new owners.When you become the new owner it might be useful to think about how distant you hope to be from the tenants - are you going to manage the property yourselves or have a management company deal with tenant relationships -if you aim to deal directly as it sounds like you are - establishing a positive relationship at the outset is worth it's weight in gold in my experience.

I notice that it's a mixed bag when it comes to management on here.

From that point onward, I take a certain delight in telling people what it is that I am doing and even asking for their opinion.

We're not certain how that could help *a lot* or maybe not-at-all, but I believe, through no evidence other-than my gut, that beautiful cabinetry will attract renters quick and create a delightful rental environment. ...Anyway, Just wanted to take a few moments to introduce ourselves - without getting too detailed. 

We use a mix. 

We're not certain how that could help *a lot* or maybe not-at-all, but I believe, through no evidence other-than my gut, that beautiful cabinetry will attract renters quick and create a delightful rental environment.

If it is to be a larger rehab ( like 3 or 4 units) and requires an Architects plans its best to ask the Contractor to bring in their trusted architect rather than adding another player to the mix in my experience.

The reason I throw flipping into the mix is because I have a dog who doesn’t totally love the idea of new people always.

One unit at $1400 has new carpet and paint a few months ago, so mostly just the second unit since they have been there for years and would need rehab.4) Neighborhood is full of duplexes and a mix of folks, so some risk there in terms of having a potential bad tenant.5) I have not seen any other duplexes on the market near this area under $400K so it seems like a good deal for the shape that it is in compared to bordering towns Sisters and Bend which are higher cost and in poorer shape.

Do not mix businesses.