Looking for suggestions in dealing with frequent noise complaints from downstairs tenants about upstairs neighbors. 

Higher Tenant Turnover:With smaller units and more transient tenant profiles, turnover can be more frequent.

Curious how other landlords are planning for something I’m seeing more frequently: higher repair/maintenance bids across almost every market.A lot of investors I speak with are:• Increasing reserves• Switching to more proactive inspections• Using short-term bridge funding to cover heavier turnovers• Refinancing older loans to free up capitalWhat adjustments are you making?

Requirements change frequently to satisfy market and political ambitions.  

We wanted something we would use frequently and we have found ourselves drawn less to the HH area for this reason.2) Lack of critical infrastructure.

I would not lend to an investor who is buying and planning to remotely manage a MHP that is not from, has living experience, or travels frequently to that specific submarket and know the great submarket/metro very well. 

High-traffic areas like kitchens, hallways, and living rooms sometimes need touch-ups more frequently, while bedrooms can usually go a bit longer.We’ve found that keeping the space fresh not only maintains the property’s appeal but also helps with guest satisfaction and reviews.

Budget for more frequent cleaning and maintenance.3.

I want to talk about a frequent topic here, but never really formalized.

For your first flip, you must fully understand and budget for this potential issue.Red Flags ChecklistFor the General Contractor (GC):Delayed Quotes: Significant or repeated delays in providing you with bids and quotes.Poor Communication: Lack of responsiveness or reliable communication.Unreliable References: References that are difficult to contact, overly vague, or seem fabricated.Contractor & Project ManagementPre-Vetted GCs: Have a small list of multiple General Contractors ready to go before you need them.Active Oversight: Commit to visiting the property frequently—at least once a day, if necessary—to monitor progress and preempt issues.Financial & Deal FocusThe Deal-Killer: Be aware that the biggest hurdle in acquiring a property is often the seller's unrealistic price expectation.Conservative Estimation: You must be very conservative with your repair and renovation estimates.Don't Solely Rely on Others: Do not rely only on your contractor's estimates.Collaborate and Verify: Collect as much information as possible from your entire team to form your own final, conservative budget.Realtor Expertise: Your realtor should be a key part of your team, and they must be knowledgeable about the house-flipping business and local construction costs, (hands-on experience).Next StepsThe comment you made at the end of your original note is important and likely requires its own, separate discussion thread to give it the attention it deserves!