I think that the point of being a long term asset holder is that you can really unlock the potential of compound gains over the long term. 

It only takes one to move in, leave the backdoor unlocked, leave a window unlocked and you have a real problem and really no one to go back to.   

I would add someone with a strong marketing plan, unlocked listings on Loopnet, someone who gives bi-monthly emailed updates on showings with prospective tenant feedback, and someone who is prompt in responding to calls. 

@Beatty JoHi Beatty,If the PM had to drive over and unlock the door because the resident was not at home, wait for the repair man to show up (late?)

Another option would be to find a hard money lender especially if there really is unlocked value. 

If it helps, I learned through BP at first, then got a part-time job with an investor, got my agent's and contractors license as a tool, got a full-time job for an investor, treated my job like a masters degree, was let go from that job after a couple years, started working full-time for myself as a contractor and realtor, house-hacked my primary house and sold it, bought a couple houses with a partner, bought a second live-in flip and I'm trying to build up my contractor and agent work to increase my income so I can have more capital to buy properties on my own, and so I can be a stronger borrower to unlock lines of credit to speed this up.What social media platforms are you using to spread word about your business?

My wife went to check a house and had trouble unlocking and opening the door. 

You're right, as real estate investors we can get a much better deal than mutual fund 401(k) investors. 401(k) investors do have great real estate investing options, but typically they have to change employers to unlock the funds and access those great real estate opportunities.I seriously cut back my 401(k) contributions after I became a real estate investor.

The downside is you cant unlock it without damaging it in many cases.

Investment Info:

Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $287,000

Cash invested: $25,000

I purchased this 3/2 SFH as a primary residence right before the neighborhood reall...