It’s not a “set and forget” strategy, but with good systems and patience, it can be a reliable income stream once you get the hang of it.

.• Be extremely clear about Spanish timelines and bureaucracy (this actually builds trust more than anything).If you consistently show up where the international capital already hangs out, the deals will start moving.

Hang fabrics over vents or fixtures.f.

Hang in there.

When I first started out, I was intrigued by providing a thoughtful gift basket, etc. but many of my mentors told me I'd do it for a few months, realize the pay-off wasn't there, and stop.

I was considering posting a notice on each unit door reminding tenants of the inspection and the required access.Does hanging a notice on each door make sense in this situation?

Financially, Illinois is a basket case, and Chicago even worse.

You can even give a timeframe, like October 25th through the 31st, applications are being accepted etc.Lastly: As far as you leasing to low score high-risk tenants right now...don’t fall for the low hanging fruit.

-Every wall had 10-20 holes, some small but others were larger from prior tenants hanging things.

But here’s the flip side that many don't see:The Bar is Lower (in a good way): The "low-hanging fruit" is gone.