.📋 Required Items for Single-Family Rentals Include: 🔐 Keyless deadbolts on all exterior doors 🪟 Window locks on all accessible windows 🚪 Peephole or viewer on front door 🧯 Smoke alarms in every bedroom, hallway, and on each level 🛠️ Timely repairs of conditions affecting health/safety📌 These aren’t just best practices — they’re legally required to avoid liability and ensure habitability.

For Cleveland, a few useful lease additions I’ve seen from other landlords include:– Clear breakdown of who pays utilities (especially water/sewer)– Rules on space heaters and appliances (important for older homes)– Lawn care and snow removal responsibilities– Maintenance request process and response timesNot legal advice, but these have helped others avoid common issues. 

All these question and more lol I've heard horror stories about bad GC's so trying to avoid those, but I've also heard about great experiences and long term business relationships so would love to find/develop something like this.I am in the Boston area so any referrals or connections would be greatly appreciated!

Does an LLC allow you to change ownership between LLCowners and avoid property tax re-assessment OR will reassessment always occurwhenever ownership changes (whether by shifting % across existing owners orbringing in a new owner)?

If uncertain, consult a local attorney to avoid disputes.And at last, to avoid such unexpected surprises in the future do move-out and move-in inspections.

Generally I would want to avoid a rewire if at all possible.

How to avoid wire transfers frauds.

All rights are being transferred via a formal agreement, and the original architect is willing to continue with us, ensuring continuity.As of now, we’re about six weeks away from receiving full building permits, as confirmed by both the city and the architect.My Role:While my background is more on the investment and sales side, I’ve been underwriting this project as conservatively as possible and leaning heavily on experienced consultants and professionals.Financing:I’ve secured a single hard money loan that covers both acquisition and construction, helping reduce total closing fees by avoiding a second closing.

Several good ones to choose from, and most importantly, bad ones to avoid.

Quote from @Hamidou Keita: I want to share a cautionary experience in case it helps others avoid the same headache.I hired a general contractor (GC) here in Tucson, Arizona for a cosmetic remodel on my property.