Now I know in the future to get an elevation certificate as a contingency with my offer.

Make sure your Certificates of occupancy are up to date.  

(give them deposit slips)Have the tenants email you with issues (not phone calls)Let the tenants know that your are the owner, you expect them to take care of their unit (inside and outside), to report any problems immediately by emailLet the tenants know that you appreciate their feed back and their rent payment on timeGive them something for Christmas, a turkey, gift certificate, cash.Ask the manager for a report of all maintenance performed and the cost for that foor the past 6 monthsIf you don't want to manage the units, interview other management companiesAdvertise "Wanted part time real estate manager, to inspect properties, collect rent and report on maintenance issues.

This is an additional certification that agents can receive for training themselves and working with short sales and foreclosures, you can find an agent on realtorsfr.org and click on the SFR directory.

(Nice guy, However, he does not strike me as the type of person who keeps records)  He said he does have led certification certificate for each property.  

I am just learning how to buy tax lien certificate..I found a propertie that i applied for from the state. how long does it taje to get a price quote..Im new to this..the state said I was the first to apply?

So my duplex in Philly is currently vacant (other than me since I’m house hacking) and i’d like to get the other unit rented out as soon as possible. I didn’t know until much after closing on the property that it did ...

Don't under estimate other avenues to success, trade schools, certificate programs, sales, all can be very lucrative and rewarding.

Require your contractor to contact the insurance agent or insurance company and have the insurer issues a certificate of insurance directly to you with you being named as the certificate holder.

You'll need to know the procedures for whatever the system is there....tax lien, certificate, deed, redemptions, foreclosure proceedings, etc.