Generally speaking, it's best to have somebody nearby on the ground to handle maintenance and inspection.  

It adds a little friction, but it’s been cheaper than dealing with an eviction.For those of you with more units or operating in multiple states, how are you handling screening and verification?

When a property hits, you’re just plugging numbers in, not starting from zero.On the funding side, fast deals are usually handled with short-term capital first.

Hey Dallas landlords,Quick question: How do you currently handle water leaks at your properties?

The role isn’t to manage vendors—it’s to prevent non-compliant work from reaching you.A proper gatekeeper function does a few things reliably:Confirms the caller is an approved vendorVerifies insurance, scope, and access instructionsEnsures required info is on file before work beginsRoutes true exceptions instead of every questionOnce vendor calls were filtered and handled against predefined rules:Fewer “urgent” calls that weren’t urgentLess rescheduling due to missing paperworkVendors showed up more preparedMy involvement dropped to edge cases onlyThe biggest benefit wasn’t speed—it was predictability.

Tenants assuming “no response” means “it’s handled.”

Hey Chicago investors -Quick technical question on the Cook County AHSAP (Class 9) incentive.I am under contract on a 16-unit in Phoenix, IL, and we just received our formal approval letter from the Assessor reducing the AV by 25% through 2033.My question: When transferring title to the new partnership entity, does the 'Change of Ownership' affidavit need to be recorded before funding, or can the title company handle it simultaneously with the deed?

-based)Handles motivated seller calls and negotiations.Covers all five virtual markets.Works directly with JV partners when needed.1 Operations ManagerOversees systems, troubleshooting, and process flow.Coordinates with acquisitions manager and VA to ensure deals close smoothly.Strategic Realtor PartnershipsRealtors in each market handle MLS listings.Dispositions simplified: instead of a full-time Dispo manager, we leverage agents + our contracts.VA supports transactions by communicating with title companies, buyers, and sellers.Volume & ResultsWith this streamlined model, my company consistently closes 5–7 deals per month across multiple markets.

Quality appliances reduce repair calls and tenant frustration.

Many owner builders reduce risk by hiring licensed subs for higher risk work and using insured day labor through a reputable labor service rather than paying individuals directly.Before you move forward, it would be wise to spend an hour with a construction focused attorney and an insurance broker who understands owner builder projects in that specific state.