I can definitely say that while the bigger fire we had was a pain... it actually worked out really well... in the end we had a much improved property, and we stepped in and did as much of the work we could do ourselves that the insurance company was compensating us at  'retail' rates for... like painting, and replacing cabinets, and other simple tasks.  

A property management company can handle these tasks efficiently, allowing property owners to reclaim valuable time.- Tenant Relationship Management: Property management companies act as intermediaries between landlords and tenants, handling rent collection, lease enforcement, and tenant communications professionally and diplomatically.- Legal and Regulatory Knowledge: Property management companies stay updated on local landlord-tenant laws and regulations, ensuring that all aspects of property management, including tenant screening, are conducted in compliance with legal requirements.In conclusion, tenant screening is a cornerstone of successful property management, contributing to tenant satisfaction, property upkeep, and financial stability for property owners.

What’s changed is how quickly and widespread the internet has enabled the dispensing of information to be.  

So, you should either join a local investment group where you can ask questions and learn from more experienced DIY landlords or be disciplined enough to search here on BP and the internet in general to learn what you need to know.

The basic admin tasks that all of us have to do can take up a lot of our time, keeping us away from the high value work we should be focusing on.

Things that are within my skillset include: electrical (unlicensed), IT networking, cyber defense, and any handyman tasks.

Who will be your internet service provider and their current costs?

I have not set up internet or any other utilities, as there have been no tenants living in the property since I closed in late February. 

So, as a technology entrepreneur, I got to wondering if there's a way to research, acquire, and manage my deals more easily using the power of artificial intelligence (AI) or some other internet software.I have an idea of what I think I need to build, but before I build it, I would appreciate some feedback from this community: What's the hardest (or most frustrating) part of real estate investing for you?

Some features include: list building, a CRM, marketing, task management, and much more.