.- Instead of doing that, he’s now threatening to take us to court over $200, saying we’re “mercenary out-of-state investors” and that the court will side with his “humble workers” who will testify on his behalf.- Still no receipts.

Those kinds of automations are functional, respectful, and usually welcomed.But when it comes to things like community updates, lease violations, or sensitive tenant communication, it’s easy to go too far.

. - If tenant alerts us they will be late, our standard response thanks them for letting us know, but we are contractually obligated to send them a 7-Day - which they can ignore if they pay before the 7 days is up.2) We have 6 Milestone triggers when we try to contact the tenants to offer Payment Plans & Cash-for-Keys:- When 7 days is up, before we send to attorney for court date- When we receive Court Date Notice from court- When we receive Eviction Judgment after court date- When Michigan's 10-days to pay-to-stay is up- When we schedule bailiff- Day before bailiff date3) Our Payment Plans are formal, in writing and tenant MUST commit to specific Payment Dates & Amounts.

Improve the lookup function.  

Just because a release of lien exists, doesn’t mean the release will stand up in court.

The latest (a large management company) just quoted me $5460 to paint an 800 sw ft unit, $770 for an apartment that was just done and is great shape, $2600 on cleaning and $2,160 to replace a functioning water heater that’s 5 years old.  

A mini split is ideal, but even separate baseboard controls will keep tenants comfortable.I’d keep the rehab clean, durable, and functional.

I'd second @Jared Hottle's comment on Iowa Courts Online. 

A tenant took me to court for this issue, what i found out is that you can keep it in any account you wish but you have to notify the tenant (in writing) of the location and rates they will be accruing.

Can the heirs sign a contract contingent upon them opening probate, or is it legally safer to wait until a formal Executor/Administrator is appointed by the Surrogate's Court in Erie County before signing anything?