Communicate, treat everyone with respect, and provide ample time.

Communicate with the family about the belongings and when they will come to get them.    

GPs will either need to perform well (communication, good return, etc) or they will be challenged to get LPs.- The best cash flow in this market is achieved via STR, MTR, or rent by room. 

@Adria T. the PM company has to communicate, get a tenant in quickly and be able to handle items that are unforeseen..

But while I currently live OOS, removing the mental burden of guest communication or constantly being "on-call" is something I realize now how much I value.

Consistently communicate with your investor list through email campaigns, providing valuable content that goes beyond investment offerings.Now for the fun part: asking for investments.

However lack of communications from your GC / builder I agree frustrating and can be a killer to the GC's reputation..

He took depreciation on the prop, claimed the kids I’ve had primary custody of, and likely pocketed the returns.I am in the process of trying to engage a communicative/experienced accountant to assist in cleaning this mess up asap and fortunately our amazing bookkeeper of approx 8 years is very knowledgeable and responsive.

Real Estate is not an emotional business but rather a numbers game.

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.