(in this manner a red alert is when a property starts tripping motion alarms at the front door every 5 minutes). 

I can see if I like their managing style, if I feel they start rent court in a timely manner, etc.

As a Realtor, I can view these properties in a more user-friendly manner but that wouldn't help a normal person so I'd suggest seeing if you can speak with a Realtor in your area and see if they can access that kind of information for you. 

pretty compelling difference to your roi.Wish I bought more... much harder now.

I know all landlords want to select the best applicant from a pile of applications, but if you do so, and in a timely manner, I suggest you not disclose other applications or your process as that can lead to problems, simply say it has been leased to a prior applicant, or, approve them as they are received which is best practice.I have ignored medical judgments, by other landlords that is a quick "NO".

Risk scales with price.I don't know this for a fact, but my guess is that if this was anytime from 2010-2012, cashflow AND appreciation would've been possible around here and we wouldn't be having this discussion at all.Then again, the opportunity in equities was just as big during that period.Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs: Nick the big assumption you make is that you actually get the rents on time and consistently the reason 2% markets are the way they are is there will be rent payment interruption that's a given.. whereas the bay area you will have rent 58 of 60 months guarnateedWould this be a compelling reason not to use the 50% rule in Milwaukee?

Stairs that were designed to be covered were built in a different manner and with different materials than those designed to be painted / stained.

If you are currently using and satisfied with such labor, review with your legal and accounting advisors and consider securing coverage for them, in the most appropriate and efficient manner they/you decide.

My understanding: title must be held in the exact same manner as the relinquished property.

So the management company must take the position of "we use quality, reliable, experienced, trustworthy contractors whom we KNOW and TRUST, and who gives us a volume discount,  to handle maintenance issues in an expedient manner and WE CHARGE YOU A FEE FOR THAT KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE."