Here are some things to consider:Most investors don't need software until they have 5-10 rentals.

i am confident i can manage the relatively small amount of requests, and have heard some good things about apps and software that are a "one stop shop" for landlords that allow payment, leases, and repair requests. i have one out of state rental property with a plethora of options for handymen and contractors around. i have been paying a property management company 8% plus all of their inflated costs of repairs and fees and with insurance going up it has really opened my eyes to my margins not as healthy as i would like.do you have a certain product you have used or use or would recommend?

Refinancing game is tricky.

Be in a location that allows short-term residential rentalsIf the residence does not meet the standards for a conditional use, they cannot be waived.Any STR must be owner occupied would be a game stopper for out of state investors.

This is my first property so of course it's harder to keep my head in the game with %100 vacancy. 

Hey Chris, If your agent is only using RCM, they might not be familiar with platforms like Costar or LoopNet (which honestly should not be the case), or they simply may not have the budget to cover the upfront listing fees, which can get pricey.I’d circle back with them, address the plausible elephant in the room, and try to figure out a game plan to get your property on these other platforms.

They have degrees and interests in different segments of what I think are important facets of the real estate game, one will be graduating with a degree in construction management and the other in accounting.

For brokers, it is a numbers game and most of them want to consistently bring on new agents.You may have to meet with multiple brokers to decide which is the best fit for you.All the best!

In 6 months it won’t make a difference - perfect example of this business being the “long game”. 

Not know what Eddie Speed is all about, is there a game plan you have for notes?