They provide fake checklists saying units are repaired according to agreed-upon inspection reports only to walk in to a home that is more damaged than it was during escrow.

Contact the utility provider and get a historical average based on the last year of use.

For example, I often recommend working with vendors who specialize in rental property maintenance or have experience with rental landscaping to keep your property looking great without overspending.Start Small and SmartFocus on buying a property that fits your budget and investing goals.

We're based in Tampa and, in addition to personally investing, I own a mortgage company that provides financing for tons of investors.

Just wanted to provide the BP community with some context on this thread...Our team provides affordable housing for residents in multiple states, and unfortunately sometimes we run into unruly residents.One such resident is Shawn Sheedy.

Firstly my objectives•To provide uncorrelated predictable income streams while allowing for the opportunity of capital appreciation•To provide high % yields.

Liability Protection: Transferring to an LLC provides asset protection but may not always be worth the hassle or cost.Next Steps: Review your loan agreements, consult your lender, and get advice from a real estate attorney and tax pro to ensure everything’s compliant and beneficial.

I may have to Teak my strategy in light of the excellent advice you provide here, Henry.  

The one aspect I'd say where planning can really provide benefit however is with tax planning.  

Crossing the lines may not provide proper liability protection.Personally, I just kept my SF rentals in my name and got excellent insurance coverage, $500K per property plus a $2M umbrella.