Contractors that don't ask for money up front are usually more confident in themselves and their budget. 

I usually say: here is the house and this is my asking price.

Better to take a little extra time now than inherit someone else’s legal fight.

The right vendor will usually handle delivery, installation, and removal of the old appliance in one shot — but the key is making sure someone you trust (tenant, handyman, or a member of your property manager’s team) is present.

That’s a really smart idea and college towns can definitely be great for rentals since demand from students is usually steady year after year, but just keep in mind the trade-offs like higher turnover and extra wear-and-tear compared to traditional tenants.

I know speed is everything in real estate investing. Some lenders can close in weeks, others take months.
What’s been your average turnaround time when getting funding? Have delays ever caused you to lose a deal?

And I make sure those who obtain it somehow (usually my lapse) never get satisfaction from texting or calling me directly. 

Typically the spread for him has to be an extra 50K or so.

For a house this size, I’d want $6k–$10k set aside at all times.Student rental angle: Since you’re looking at students, build in a little extra cushion.

I have a 6 BR Vrbo that sleeps 23.You can set your extra person fee above a certain number.We charge an extra $1,000 for weddings.If people just come over to visit we don't charge extra for that.