But you will be sure to communicate and give advance notice for everything, and accommodate their schedule as much as possible. 

For example, carpets, paint, window treatments, appliances have virtually no risk.

@Chris WillsonWelcome.At our Movers and Shakers meeting last Friday 8/8, one investor complained that when he went to Craig's List and communicated with three different contractors, None showed up or gave him estimates.However there were four at our meeting and two gave him estimates then and arranged to meet him at the property the next day.You're right, Contractors are critical Especially local in Boston, Massachusetts!

The PM again had trouble communicating with the tenants, but finally talked to them today. 

These kinds of things are important for them to know before it shows up in their lease.I have always communicated this to them on the initial phone interview and again at the walk-through, before they apply.

INFO:Wilmington, NCOffer accepted: $39,900 2br/2bath about 890sf82 units in complex HOA: $150 no amenitiesRent in area: $600-650Build in 1984We have a contract but further investigating the HOA they have no reserve, about 30% of units in default, and they have a budget for 2011 that shows expenses higher than income for $14K, without virtually any reserve.Lots of foreclosure units and HOA does not get the past dues fees in those cases.

I will virtually inspect basement and attic to make sure no minor problems turn into bigger ones.

The fact that he told you this up front bodes well for good communication going forward.

Many older agents aren't able to keep up with the fast changing social media and communication styles of younger clients.

Each lender requires a different down payment but the other requirements are virtually the same no pmi no appraisal etc.