forgive me for hijacking the thread but this is the type of local knowledge is vital for long distance landlords..

When my duty ended, I returned to Tacoma, Wa to find a whole new town created on the edge of its realm “Dupont” and I was captivated.

So, with that said your family is part right (get another agent), I say have a sit down and explain how vital it is for him to decimate information to you promptly.

., New Lease Agreements, Renewals, Amendments, set up the rents, paying taxes, changing ownership's and many, many other various lease administration duties.

The archer (insurance) won't pick off every bad guy that tries to get in, so having the walls and moat is vital.

Next, you lease can state that all communication is to be with only you, that any attempted communication with any party in title to the property violates that owner's privacy and desire not to be involved with any management duties.

Realize that people, products and processes are vital: Treat employees well and they will want to work; understand the product being sold and make sure it is relevant; have a smooth process to execute those two things.2.

I started investing a few years ago while I was serving as an active duty Air Force Officer, so I know a little bit about transitioning into real estate.

Give them actual duties and don't make this a gift.

Generally, you work for them, like floor duty, being the agent in the office fielding calls or holding open houses for other Realtors.