Feel free to let me know if you or someone you know is selling. I would like to buy something before the year ends.

Stay tuned for the progress.

If you say “I want to sublease your place,” most landlords tune out immediately.The key is to position yourself as a professional housing provider, not a risk.

A 30-minute review can save thousands in missed deductions or surprises.Think of it like a tune-up for your portfolio.

. ❄️ HVAC Maintenance Contracts: Annual tune-ups and semiannual filter replacements aren’t optional if you want your system to last.

That said I am looking for education to a seller by expereienced sellers to fine tune what I've already been able to collect via experience.   

Track patterns, not one-offs .Maintenance triageLife-safety and habitability = immediate.Nuisance items batched into one visit to save trip fees; set boundaries for light bulbs, loose handles, squeaky doors .HVAC filters and tune-ups on cadence with photo proof; replace only when failure or at turn unless risk dictates .Turn standardScope template: paint touch-up, flooring repair, caulk, deep clean, locks rekey, curb appeal.Do big upgrades at vacancy, not with tenants in place, unless safety or leakage forces it .PM accountabilityExpectations doc: response times, approval limits, photo receipts, monthly owner update.Calendar check-ins: delinquency on the 6th, vacancy every Friday, turns twice weekly until listed .Biggest time sinks and how to cut themBack-and-forth on minor work orders: batch and set thresholds; teach PM what’s urgent vs optional .Chasing updates: standardize touchpoints and require proof-in-photos for work done .Overpricing vacancies: use ranges, listen to PM’s on-the-ground read, and choose speed over squeezing the last bit on your first units .Quick wins when inquiries slowPhoto order: lead with the best exterior at golden hour, then kitchen, bath, best room.Price bracket tweak: drop to just under a common search filter and add a move-in credit line in the first sentence.First 5 photos tell the whole story: light, clean, and your three sell points up front.Your next movePick one property.

Stay tuned! 

The one challenge with this strategy is either the homeowner/property owner spends a ton of time doing property management, or they pay a lot in PM fees to the tune of 15-25% of the monthly income to manage the property.

Have a no tolerance and fine policy saying 1 or 2 is fine was a bad start.