Has anyone found a sensible solution for this scenario? 

I'm specifically asking about cleaners and maintenance people. How do you find them? Do you do a trial period to see if you click and they work well with your process? Do you have a vetting process? Do you have lots o...

Nice lesson and great solution Nathan, your advice seems to fit very well and makes a ton of sense.

I don't think so either, but yes older homes, even my own built in '62, have two prong, ungrounded outlets and the older the home, the more tempting this solution becomes :sigh:

I never regret having that experience and taping into our abilities to find creative solutions. 2 - It didn't fit our long-term strategy of owning B & C class properties.

Find a local and professional project manager, build a reliable team from real estate agent to lenders and contractors. 

If your local jurisdiction only has 1x a year and you just missed it, try the surrounding counties.Also be sure to read the book the 16% Solution.

But based on the information that I receive from Furnished Finder I have seen a few other reasons for medium term rentals, including temporary jobs, relocations until a permanent housing solution, traveling machinist and a manufacturing position.

I think that about covers it.I guess the best solution is to get to know them :)It's true that you invest with people you know, like, and trust...I can't imagine investing with someone I don't know, let alone like or trust.What do you mean that the syndicators are churning the money?

I know a lot of landlords on BP like to use the Allure (or other) vinyl plank flooring, so I'm hoping someone has a good solution for stairs.