The tenant enrolls in the service and gets a code they use at a participating store like 7-Eleven or CVS.

Our long-term goals involve holding quality assets for many years.Follow-Up Question: Is it wise to build a buy box for small multi-family units in certain neighborhoods/zip codes, while simultaneously building a different buy box for SFHs in another part of the city? 

The Fair Market Rent (the Median Rent) as established by HUD in that zip code is $2,090. 

I called several offices within the city code department to ask.

Of course, confirm it is up to code as a fire pit (or inground wood burning BBQ, if need be called that) and your insurance company is OK with it.I would remove the plants near the house to reduce potential combustibles.

On multiple occasions he had us wasting our time looking up unnecessary tax forms online because he wasn’t well versed in tax code.

@Dain Boelter, Hmmm...and I have not accidentally noticed the lock box code over the realtor's shoulder or checked the lock box code when they were in another room and then gone back later, not with my GC, to check out the property.

Twice, people have reported us to an association for making "substantial" alterations that were actually minor, up to code, and safe. 

If you proceed with the tenant, you need legal clarity before you submit an offer.Before you go under contract, ask a local landlord attorney:• Does this zip code require just-cause?

Build your core three locally: a multifamily broker who knows mom‑and‑pop sellers, a lender comfortable with small balance multifamily, and a PM with real rent rolls in your target zip codes.