Using the word “mold” too soon can create unnecessary alarm and potential liability if the stain turns out to be mildew or another harmless substance.Once confirmed, landlords should hire a licensed mold remediation specialist to properly clean and document the repair.

While you hunt, tour 2–4 unit deals to sharpen reps, line up a local attorney, inspector, and PM, and be ready to move when a clean T12 and inspection match your numbers.

I would also raise the rent to offset the anticipated cleaning and rehab costs or give notice that any future violation will trigger non-renewal.

Track touches, follow up like clockwork, and make quick, clean offers with inspection outs.

In a market where affordability is increasingly strained, it’s one of the few win-win setups: residents get a clean, stable place to live at a reasonable rate, and owners achieve strong cash flow and faster equity growth.The biggest differentiator between success and stress in this model is management.

You have to be realistic about the current market rents in the area and the condition of these units.For screening, income 3x rent, clean rental history, no recent evictions, and verify employment/landlord references. 

When people with zero experience get into the industry claiming greatness, ruin people's portfolios, and I have to clean up their mess. 

None of our earlier models had any of these features.Probably won't get our damages back, but still feel happy adding to the thief's legal issues.Our locations stay really clean now.

I’ve been refining my setup, cleaning team, and pricing using Lodgify and PriceLabs.Curious what others think about my numbers and setup — cash flow is around $1,500/month with consistent bookings.

I found this deal that is a 4 bed 3 bath for $260k that I plan to clean and to rent out the other three rooms.