However, if you're set on managing it yourself there's plenty of websites and apps you can utilize for rent collection.Some may or may not include messaging for requests such a repairs or maintenance, but if you're looking for rent collection there's quite a few options on the market that are affordable.

I've also been focused mainly on Pgh because I have family there who are contractors and can to do any repairs/refurbishments.  

Their approach resembles the BRRRR method.For example, we have a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home in fair condition (requiring less than $20K in cosmetic repairs) that has been on the market since August 2024.

If you don't allow someone to access the property when they paid to do so, that sort of thing.Negligence is when you don't make a repair and someone is injured.

The water leaked through a shared wall into their neighbor's space and repairs are being made.

Think about how you can make these properties better for the next person to live in, whether through repairs, renovations, or improving the management.

I would make sure they are both up-to-date on repairs and mechanicals before investing in a third asset that could have repairs come due all at the same time as your others.

We would handle the guest communication, coordinating cleaning, minor repairs, stocking supplies, calendar management, etc.

:) Its generally a good idea to know the condition of a property or level of expected repairs so you can anticipate those repairs and build them into your bid for the property.

The seller wants to give a credit for repairs so we can close early but the closing costs are already covered.