Having at least one bathroom that’s easy to reach without walking through common areas makes a big difference for those 2am trips.We design a lot of layouts with “2am friction” in mind fewer doors, fewer turns, less awkwardness, better reviews.Out of curiosity, have you noticed different expectations between family groups and adult friend groups in your tracking?

I noticed they have horrible backyards.

Market value decreased while renovating.

This typically requires that you send out a notice and follow it up with a posting advising that on a forthcoming date your maintenance team will be arriving to do a property check and if you do not hear from the tenant you will enter the property to assess.If the unit is found to be abandoned you should be able to file a petition with the court for an expedited order granting you a judgment of default and the right of immediate possessionI would consult with an attorney first however this is how we would proceed in my office.   .   

Anyone else noticing more off-market deals in TX coming back with unrealistic pricing?

Something I've noticed with guys who've been doing this for decades: you usually have systems locked down that us newer investors are still figuring out.

@Amanda King  here are some best practices for you to followRecommended Best PracticesWritten Relocation Notice  I would provide tenants with Dates/Times of tenting, how long it will be uninhabitable, rent proration method used, relocation assistance program terms (Caps, reciepts, deadlines,) and deliver my certified mail, email and posted on the property at least 10 days before tenting.Standardized Assistance FormHave tenants submit, Name / unit, Contact info, Hotel receipt(s), Signature acknowledging termsClear Assistance TermsDraft language such as:“Landlord agrees to provide relocation assistance limited to actual lodging expenses incurred during the pest control displacement period, with original receipts, up to $200 per night for a maximum of 2 nights per household.

This is up to 2024 data, but when I add 2025, Calgary is following the red, Edmonton the green, but I expect Edmonton will level off or decrease in 2026.

Do you see noticeable differences in how properties are run based on how they’re financed? 

IRS Safe Harbor Explanations Expanded for Rollover & RMD RulesWhat changed:The IRS published Notice 2026-13, expanding “safe harbor” rollover explanations that plan administrators can use to comply with distribution communication requirements.