@Michael Albaum the biggest question is I've always heard you get it rented for six months then refinance however customer service with the particular hml I'm using told me to refinance first

It's in the middle of town and quite a few customers come everyday.

The squatter did not want to turn it over to me with paying customers so he told everyone they had 3 days to remove their stuff from the units.  

It's often impossible for these contractors to make any money at all if they don't make a determined effort to screw you, the end customer, in terms of time spent doing the work, quality and thoroughness of the workmanship, and materials.

To use a property management system well, you're going to have to learn what it does, ask questions, and do some customization to make it work with your particular properties and choices.Originally posted by @Kevin Boyd:I’m looking for a platform that can not only sync calendars, but update pricing in one place, send automatic messages, list on platforms other than VRBO and Airbnb without me having to do it, etc.

It would have been tough to get under $100 but maybe close if I used cheaper materials without custom showers. 

I would get granite but I'm too cheap to pay for installation and my husband threatened to divorce me if I found any more granite deals...and I kind of like him-- we've been married for almost 30 years ;) It's pretty expensive to do anything in those kitchens with custom peninsulas.

Consult with a local geotech engineer who can customize your solution to your exact problem.

That is what I was thinking but being that I am out of state, was not sure of the local customs where that is concerned.

Additionally, shop around an umbrella coverage.Speaking of insurance, have your lease mandate tenants also carry renters insurance and provide evidence of the renters insurance prior to move in.Probably obvious, but I use Avail for customizing applications, tenant screenings (background, credit, eviction check), creating a lease, and collecting payment.