Growth is generally to the southwest into/towards Wolfforth and some to west towards Levelland (yes, it is named for how flat the area is).

Most of my screening comes from gumshoing social media, web court searches and following up on references.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

If you have strong screening criteria, someone who is qualified should be just fine.

The key is tenant screening. 

And as my target tenants are traveling and may not always have access to a larger computer screen that is something I will look into prior to the next tenant.Good luck, and thank you so much for the information.

You'll need a reliable network of local professionals (plumbers, electricians, handymen) you can trust.Hiring a Property Manager:Peace of Mind: They handle day-to-day operations, tenant communications, and legal compliance.Local Expertise: They understand the local market trends and rental laws in Colorado Springs.Cost: While there’s a fee, many find it worth the reduction in stress and time commitment.Lessons Learned from ExperienceBuild a Strong Local Team: Even if you manage the property yourself, having a dependable local handyman and a real estate attorney can save you headaches.Leverage Technology: Utilize property management software for rent collection, maintenance requests, and tenant screening.

The idea was to purcahse the land, sell the timber, and have a flat land for development or resale. 

You should screen and approve every occupant.

They're seldom home during the day and on weekends.The upstairs tenant texted me yesterday (I do have a separate phone line for our properties) saying she's having noise issues with the downstairs tenants: banging the screen door closed after she's gone to sleep on weeknights (11:00pm), talking on the phone at 1:30am, up and about at 2:30am on the weekend.