You have to physically approach the lock and use the instructions to re-program it.

I’m interested in hearing directly from investors who have participated in turnkey programs and are far enough along to reflect on actual performance.Specifically, I’d like to hear from investors where all of the following apply:Property owned for 3+ yearsProperty has gone through at least one tenant turnoverOwner is out of stateDay-to-day operations handled entirely by third-party property management and vendorsUnder those circumstances, how has the investment performed relative to your original expectations:UnderperformingMeeting expectationsOverperformingIf you’re willing to share, it would also be helpful to hear:How closely actual maintenance and capital expenses tracked underwritingAny lessons learned that weren’t obvious at the time of purchaseThanks in advance.

Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.

Clear roles, clear compensation, and honest disclosures protect everyone involved, especially investors.Until we stop inflating résumés with deceptive titles, these problems will continue to repeat themselves.

Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.

I want those of us involved to sleep well at night.

When family is involved, simplicity matters more than leverage.

One side of the duplex is occupied, so that would involve opening holes in walls and disturbing that tenant.I put in my seller's disclosure that it's unpermitted.

Utilizing CREATIVE strategies can ENHANCE your wealth building, IF you know what the heck you’re doing, but creating an investment program around creative strategies rather than using creative strategies when and if appropriate will at least quadruple the time it takes to build a portfolio, if you’re able to generate enough deal flow at all. 

I’m intentionally pressure-testing the structure before committing further.The deal involves a 31×110 infill lot (~3,400 sq ft)zoned to allow a duplex by right, with an overlay that may support an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).