What Is Being A Landlord Like?

[Shane Power]

One of the things that has held me back from investing in real estate is the idea of being a landlord.  I see and know many investors with multiple properties and the same question comes to my mind every time: "How do you manage so many tenants?! Is your phone being bombarded with text messages from your tenants about issues with the property?  Do you have to be on-call all day to ensure you are responsive?  How many plumbers/electricians/handymen do you have to know?"  I would love to hear first hand experience from landlord in this community! Thanks everyone!