If a project can only be done during a vacancy, add carrying costs and lost rent to the net cost for landlords.As for podcasts, here are some that are highly recommended for beginner real estate investors:1.

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

They have stepped in to cover repairs for me, pressured mngt to do the same, introduced me to other PM teams that would perform better, shared multiple resources with me to assist with the sale of the properties and have spent ample time helping me strategize overall about what to do with these properties.

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

Owners mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact SAME SERVICES and PERFORM those services EXACTLY THE SAME WAY, so price is the only differentiator – so, they often select the first PMC they call or that calls them back!

If you get a lot of properties it would be fun to have the first tab pulling data for metrics on portfolio performance, monthly cash flow, expenses, etc.

I was wondering what's everyone's process when maintenance or repairs needs to be performed in the rental property.

So far the high season is performing much better than the off season, but not as well as 2019, 2021, or 2022.  

Purchased with minor updates to modernize the space, it now serves as a high-performing long-term rental property.

Purchased with minor updates to modernize the space, it now serves as a high-performing long-term rental property.