See who represents owners frequently in your jurisdiction and get set up with them.

The only approach I’ve found effective is offering a deposit alternative, which lowers upfront costs for tenants without devaluing your property.

Houston's diverse, and the real estate market is buzzing.Check your budget, how much risk you can handle, and what you want from the investment.Montrose, The Heights, Eado, and Museum District are buzzin' with mid-term rental potential.Research the neighborhoods, check the rates, and do the math on costs before diving in.

The best place to start is with a spreadsheet that has every every cost itemized. 

We don't believe they are stealing, but their negligence has cost us a lot of money.* Is this enough to file suit in small claims court? 

By the end of 2 years, I could save 50-60k for a down payment, closing costs, and reserves. 

At this time I manage and renovate majority of all my units to keep cost low but most likely not the best use of my time although I'm skilled at it.

Let's say it's $100 a month and the cost to install a fence is $3,000.

If they don't show up, projects get very delayed and become unprofitable, even costly.

The concept makes a lot of sense but paying $700 a month to network is quite the cost/commitment.