Plus sometimes realtors know the buyers well enough to avoid things that may make the buyer uncomfortable.

I bought these out of state and have a property manager who handles these uncomfortable rent raises and I'm very hands off.

Routine maintenance doesn't seem difficult.

How routine are in your Inspections?

I managed my own properties for 3 years before becoming long distance invester.Door lock change out - $245Adjusted supply air to move towards the room - $246Garage service door repair - $245 (no details of what repair)Bagged and hauled away wood from trees - $175 (on a property with no tree or wood around)Gas oven, gas leak adjusted and tightened line - $248In addition routinely charging me for grass cutting and snow cleaning when leases clearly say tenants are responsible.

We routinely form these for our clients.

@Luke RedfordOne airbnb strategy I've seen routinely be successful is acquiring properties near local hospitals.

In looking at turnkey properties the rents are routinely less than 1%.   

I feel uncomfortable that my personal information is in public. 

I don't have a set routine to be sure I touch all the bases every day.