An interesting article on Indianapolis real estate, specifically downtown (see link below).  Interesting data points include.Downtown occupancy is 94.7 percent. Most apartment complexes are close to full occupancy.Do...

Given higher SF home prices, we will continue to see strong demand and little supply of B/C renovated apts (once value add is in place) that will continue to offer a very affordable and updated living for those seeking value living.

Find one with a portfolio that matches your types of properties and see if they will supply any references (other property owners) that you can speak with. 

They supply knowledge and some contacts, and you can direct mail sellers and then pass new MLS sellers/leads onto that agent.

More supply and growth!

We verified with the water dept that we could sub-meter and charge tenants for water and then placed the actual meters off the main water supply for each unit.These little water meters were not that expensive and they work like this: The meter is placed on the cold line that goes to the water heater and reads actual usage by the tenant.  

I would shop around with the local companies that supply oil.

Boiler Plate Promissory Notes that you can buy, in an Office Supply Store or download from the Internet are generic at best and will not continue important language specific to the state where the property is located.

Unfortunately, the cleaning did not remove the stains.More importantly when you reported the issue with heat (or lack of it) this issue was addressed (and yes, this is likely heat supplied by hot water; common up your area of the northeast) and addressed adequately by the landlord.Gail

He can treat himself as an employee of the new management company and yes he can use it to supply his health insurance etc.