I’ve had basic court searches turn up things that never showed in a report.These days I keep it simple.

I do question what your management agreement actually covers, because from your post it sounds like you both are doing basic PM tasks, even duplicating efforts to some extent.

Currently trying to get into wholesaling and have the basics down.

Starting out with flipping can feel overwhelming, but a good first step is to educate yourself on the basics!

Their CPA can help them with a basic cost seg on that.But for larger complexes, yes, it definitely makes sense to pay a cost seg engineering firm for their services as it can result in significant tax savings.

Finishes will vary from higher priced units, but that does not change the basic standard.

If most interested in house hacking I would learn how to evaluate those deals good and learn basic property management.

So tools that let us think like one are a competitive edge.Curious how others are using it beyond basic underwriting.

This prevents small problems (leaks, HVAC issues, etc.) from turning into expensive repairs later.Filter / basic maintenance responsibilities.Simple things like HVAC filter changes or drain care spelled out in the lease reduce a lot of avoidable service calls.Late fee structure and enforcement language.Clear timing, amounts, and consistency expectations remove negotiation when rent is late.Unauthorized occupants / guests.Limits on long-term guests help prevent “extra tenants” quietly moving in.Like you mentioned, the lease tends to evolve over time.

Managing your own subs saves you a ton of cash, but it basically eats up your life with endless scheduling and coordination.The thing is, it's not always just about the money.