So far thinking things like:- replacing air filters- testing and replacing batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms- carpet and floor cleaning and/or replacement - assessing for leaks and all working sinks, showers, toilets- wall repairs and painting - appliances are in working order- deep clean- change locks and battery -replace all lightbulbs inside and out- minor repairs- landscaping Anything I am missing?

Do I need to go through the court, or can I simply hire a locksmith to enter and begin cleaning out the property?

I built my MTR systems so well, I can manage everything while traveling — no emergencies, no chaos.Here’s what I use:-Guesty or Hospitable for messaging-Breezeway or Turno for cleanings-Google Drive for standardized check-in/out docsAutomation is key.

First goal isn’t perfection, it’s a clean, profitable rep you can repeat.

I'd hammer it out with your potential partner on paper first, then take it to an attorney to clean it up & consummate the relationship.

I’ve been working on a simple underwriting tool for small investors who don’t want to spend an hour in Excel every time they look at a property.Here’s how it works:Drop in the basics (price, rent, expenses, loan terms)In 30 seconds, it spits out NOI, Cap Rate, DSCR, Cash-on-Cash, and a simple traffic-light recommendation (Green / Yellow / Red)You get a clean one-page summary you can actually use to make a quick “go/no-go” callI’m testing it out with real investors now.

When it comes to structuring a deal, most developers focus on the capital gap — but lenders focus on readiness.Over the last few years, I’ve noticed that deals move faster (and get better terms) when the borrower has a clean due diligence stack ready before approaching mezzanine or bridge lenders.Here’s a quick checklist we use internally before structuring mezzanine capital between $1M–$100M+ :✅ Updated project financials✅ Detailed pro forma with realistic DSCR assumptions✅ Rent roll or trailing 12-month P&L✅ Capital stack breakdown showing senior + subordinate layers✅ Clear exit or refinance planHaving these ready builds lender confidence and speeds up funding timelines.💡 Curious — for those of you who’ve raised mezzanine or bridge capital recently:What’s one document or metric lenders focused on the most during your due diligence?

The September 2025 report from the Austin Board of REALTORS® shows a market settling into its typical fall rhythm, with modest price adjustments and steady sales activity across both Austin and the greater metro area.

Getting a clean slate with your own screened tenants can make life a lot easier.So stay professional, stick to your November 1st deadline, and move forward with showings as planned.

A clean offer with an escalation clause (e.g., "$2,000 over the highest verified offer up to a cap of $X") is pretty much standard.