You can get eaten alive in the Baltimore market by people selling you Class D properties "dressed up" as Class B.

Maybe the AI can keep you from calling people on the no call list and violating the law?

@David Overcash I am sure we do know some of the same people.

If I pay it off, I could maximize cash flow earlier, reducing financial stress and allowing me to focus on other ventures or simply enjoy life more.On the other hand, I know some people advocate for keeping cheap debt and using the extra cash to invest elsewhere for potentially higher returns.Why I’m leaning toward paying it off:Security: No debt = peace of mind.Financial freedom earlier: A fully paid-off rental would give me a significant monthly cash flow?

Let your criteria do the filtering for you.Regarding retention and renewals, the only time I have asked people to leave is when they have had rent payment issues and/or damaged the property. 

That's what the commission is for...It does seem like their communication is top notch - I've spoken to a few people from REI and they seem to have a decent business model.

People should stay away from investing in Japan!

Also Saw this as the same in shenandoah and people buying condos.

Steady pay, you can learn how to manage property and deal with people, and you'll be licensed to handle sales on the side.

When evaluating a property management company, it's important to look beyond just the management fee and consider the full scope of services and costs involved.For example, at our company, we charge a 10% monthly management fee, a $250 lease renewal fee (unless it’s a takeover tenant, which requires additional effort to establish a strong relationship - because usually people are changing pm companies for a reason), and the first month’s rent as a leasing fee.