Because hiring a GM is far from simple, they literally run everything so how they do directly impacts everything, in a big way. 

If i was renting out my house with a pool i would:-Have it professionally looked after. 

I am keen to learn from the experiences of seasoned professionals and collaborate with fellow investors who share a passion for real estate.

As a VA, you’d want to build on that by getting familiar with tools that real estate professionals use.

Budgeting for furniture and coordinating the time to execute or hire a designer is something we try and factor into our Pro Forma or analysis.

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

Readers should seek professional advice.

The combination of families looking for more space, good schools, and a quieter lifestyle has been a big driver of demand.For my investments, I’ve noticed:High tenant quality: Families or professionals relocating to suburbs like Naperville and Wheaton tend to stay longer, which helps with stability.Increased competition: It’s definitely tougher to find good deals, especially in top-tier school districts.

To me the biggest takeaway is that as real estate professionals, we always talk about location, location, location.

Stay professional in all communication.