"Here's why selling your house will be easier than you think - when you work with me" can be more resonant than FAST NOW CASH.The idea that they don't need to have open houses, update the walls, fix the screen door and revamp landscaping can be more compelling then the idea that it can be done tomorrow and they have to move right away.I wrote a blog about sending to seniors - it works just as well for other motivated segments including Owners with Low Financial Stability Scores.https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/11806/84376-your-letter-to-seniors-offer-them-something-they-care-about

I have other clients who choose to live in the garden apartment in their three unit in Berwyn or Cicero so that they can truly have the PITI covered by the rents, and that is good too! 

The tenants in the second floor and garden unit are responsive to information requests and maintain the property well. 

Cured deferred maintenance (overgrown landscaping, peeling paint, tilted mailboxes), cosmetic work including interior and exterior paint, rebuild of patio fencing, striping of parking lot.

In fact, looking at the numbers unemotionally, we're probably losing $500-$600 monthly on it:  PITI ~ $1,986 / Landscaping and maintenance ~ $70 / Mgmt, capex, maintenance, vacancy ~ $893. 

I have a great landscaper that keeps the houses looking great. 

Hi all, Here is the info on the property:Purchase Price: $105k (they are asking all cash) ARV: $130k Rehab cost: 2k - just landscaping and paintRent: $1050I was hoping to do another BRRRR, but I'll leave some of my money in the deal.

This usually includes but is not limited to PLUMBING, flooring, landscape, utility lines and masonry.

I am currently rehabbing a 3 family home in West Philadelphia.  It isn't in the best location, but I am hoping it will generate a nice cash flow for me.  There is a neighbor there who is excellent!  I hired him to cle...

Delivery workers, property workers, landscapers, contractors, your mailman, your garbage man, your meter readers, etc., are great for this because they are driving neighborhoods everyday anyway.