Make sure the previous property management company did their job and communicated a change in management prior to you taking over--along with your contact information.If they have no done this, they should so the tenant doesn't feel like a scam may be going on.Just make sure they're away of where rent payments need to go and who they can contact in the future. 

@Cole Bossert I think @Sarah Kensinger and others have touched on the biggest qualities, especially communication.

Either way, clear communication with the guests about who’s managing the property is key to keeping reviews and satisfaction high.Permit Timing:The permit delay makes things tougher, but if you buy the furniture and keep future bookings, you might be able to use that time to update décor piece by piece without fully shutting down operations.

., guest communication, cleaning, or repairs), and hours worked.

And as of now I've listed myself direct with Zillow and other platforms.I'm now weary as to whether I want to carry on down this journey for the property management.I only have 1 SFH so I don't need much, mostly just wanting to streamline how I communicate and manage the property. drop rentredi asap. 

Lendbase’s communication was terrible and delayed.

Next, plan on inspecting your properties every 90 days; you can communicate this to the tenant as you ensuring the property is in good order and to help you plan for repairs/future improvements. 

If you understand how to screen very well, communicate with them respectfully and can somehow understand the dynamics of the community, you will be ok.

Unfortunately, my experience has been problematic, to put it mildly:* Communication: There were significant communication issues, including difficulty scheduling calls, which is still an ongoing problem.* Additional Charges: Jenny requested that I deposit on her checking account an additional $20-25k for her to purchase furniture, which I refused because I thought it was very strange, opting to give my card # instead.* Work Quality: Jenny never showed up to the house, she sent 2 people instead, she never mentioned she would not show up herself, she never asked for approval to send two others instead, they did not complete the job, and there were multiple unauthorized charges on my card.* Receipts and Expenses: Once I brought to Jenny's attention that we were 20k above budget, she refused for days to give me the receipts, saying that I needed to give her my credit card statement first.

Communication is key and transparency is something call centers do not offer.If you ever have any questions or want to network feel free to reach out or send me an email.