Assume a couple of months of vacancy, consider potential unexpected repairs (like HVAC or plumbing issues), and test the numbers with rents dropping by 10-15%.

It does however give you a degree of independence to choose what you want to do.As your portfolio grows you'll also feel the weight of future capex responsibility more, which ironically points you to growing more cash flow through more real estate.The other issue is that you are chasing a moving goalpost.

We hardly ever get a call or text about any issues.

If there is any issue I call plumber handyman.

It helps to ensure everyone is on the same page and can save you headaches if issues arise.If you need further guidance on structuring these points or tailoring them for your project, feel free to reach out—I’d be happy to help you get started!

This is in large part a neighbor to neighbor issue.

The real issue you should address up front is what does the seller want?

I am thrilled to have access daily to accounting, tax planning, business planning and Law issues I can have addressed with a team that is working together to meet all of my needs.  

This plays into the affordability issues for tenants by allowing them to live in nicer neighborhoods for less money, yet I get monthly revenue comparable to short-term rentals.

If you made those free they'd be complaining about jobs or supermarket deserts or lack of public transportation or some other issue.