To my surprise, nearly every room—including the basement, living room, kitchen, bedrooms, attic, and bathroom—was filled with personal belongings: couches, a dog crate, fish tanks, dressers, TV stands, eleven tires, and significant trash.Given that the tenants left the property in this condition and the $1,200 security deposit will not come close to covering the cost of removing everything, I’m unsure how to proceed.My questions are:1.

That helps avoid surprises later.The other big lever here is figuring out who this land is really best suited for.

Look for a home that is a built 1990 + ideally where the electrical should be good, and hire a plumber to scope the lines ($300-500) to help avoid any surprises.

Yes, but that's our whole business model, so it's not terribly surprising to us. :)You're in the right forum to learn about MTRs.

Quote from @Schola Eburuoh: Hey all—I help manage a few units and am a grad student working on a project around property maintenance.I've noticed that across a few of my small multifamily units, a surprising number of service requests are for stuff tenants might be able to resolve themselves: tripped breakers, loose door hinges, clogged drains, smoke alarm chirping, etc.I'm curious how others are handling this.Would really appreciate if you could share:What % of your service requests would you say are minor/non-urgent?

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

SC outlawed wholesaling last year, so it wouldnt surprise me if NC follows suit. 

In fact, the title companies and attorneys I've dealt with during the foreclosure process were also surprised by their incompetence.

In representing a client, know what is important in the deal to them: inspection, walkthrough, hidden surprises, potential upgrades ADUs, getting specialists in, negotiating after inspections, collaborating with property manager, timelines.

Plus, a solid contractor can often spot issues you might miss and help you avoid expensive surprises down the line.