The other thing to remember is the moment you finish underwriting your deal, you are already wrong.

It’s not about being difficult — it’s about keeping the timeline and liability clear.A small favor can sometimes create a much bigger legal or operational issue if something goes wrong.

We go through a full move out and move in process.. too many things go wrong when the rules get bent. 

Managing parking at apartments can be tricky, especially for properties with 150+ units.Some common challenges I’ve seen:Residents accidentally or intentionally parking in the wrong spotsVisitor passes being misusedStaff spending a lot of time tracking violationsDisputes over towing or finesI’ve been working on a tool called ParkVault to make issuing and tracking violations easier.

Buying in the Wrong Micro-LocationAtlanta is a very block-by-block market.

Outside peak months you might attract remote workers, traveling professionals, or long-weekend family trips if the listing highlights things like workspace, fast Wi-Fi, etc.Overall, I wouldn’t necessarily assume something is “wrong” with the listing.

After working with rental property owners for 25+ years, I’ve found the best approach is choosing a deductible that meaningfully lowers the premium but still keeps the loss manageable if something goes wrong.

If anything goes wrong with their business plan, my economics become 0% with a risk of capital loss.   

If I'm going to bet on appreciation, it's usually through flips (quicker hold, lower risk of being wrong about the market direction) rather than long-term rentals.

That's an estimation failure, not bad luck.Carrying costs getting buried in a separate line item instead of the rehab budget is where a lot of deals get underwritten wrong.