What I don't like is seeing the removal of peoples options and freedoms to self select and engage in what they want to do. 

I would suggest keep learning and dig deep on the one real estate strategy you selected to pursue. 

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

I'd build a network of agents and owners in your select markets that work primarily with investment properties.

You can select the amount of the deductible, usuallyranges from $500 to $5,000.

In fact, even with my extensive experience, I choose to have all my properties professionally managed.Here's why:Tenant Selection Is CriticalThe most valuable service a property manager provides is selecting reliable tenants.

Hi, @Celine BessonI work exclusively to help my out of state investor clients find great deals in the Memphis real estate market. 

As the property manager, it concerns me that the software does not allow me to select message timing and verify content of communications that are sent directly to MY tenants.  

If you are self-employed with no full-time employees you may wish to consider opening a Solo 401k instead of a self-directed IRA as it has several advantages over an IRA LLC such as much higher contribution limits, direct checkbook control (i.e. no need to have the account at a speciality trust company), ability to take a 401k loan, exclusion from unrelated debt finance income tax with respect to investment in real estate acquired with non-recourse financing, etc.Can I contribute to both a Solo 401k and SDIRA?

New occupants will be coming soon, but in a 3 family, i have set of excellent student tenants that renewed.That said, many landlord insurance policies have exclusions for students, so I am trying to gather info on updating a policy to consider the fact that the building is only going to be 33% student occupied.