Most PMS systems have a channel manager component included, but true channel managers are more robust and usually connect to PMS. 

You don't really know what you don't know until you are faced with the challenges themselves and a great way to do this is to partner with an experienced investor in your area and do most of the legwork on the deal and have them offer more of a mentorship component. 

Monthly cash flow is one component. 

Most anyone who overbid in the last three years was bailed out by unexpected appreciation.

, and indicate that "even during uncertain times, you will get timely returns every month".Which is an unexpected statement to make on a website... guess I am assuming that doesnt need to be pointed out as a "feature of the service"But as a old radio show "Dennis and the Rodman" used to always say, a good con will tell you the con before the con. 

Watch out for problems like not many people wanting to buy, building delays, money troubles, and unexpected costs. 

I would say we have a vacancy rate of over 90%, which is unexpected for me.

If your house is paid off, you are in a good position; but the last thing you want is to grow your RE portfolio too quickly and not have the reserves needed if you have an unexpected repair or vacancy. 

Using your duplex as an example, you want to be looking at leverage - what components of the transaction (including soft costs) will the bank finance and will they capitalize the interest reserve?

Detroit stood out as an unexpected frontrunner, registering the highest year-over-year home price growth among the metro areas analyzed in the report and surpassing Miami for the first time in 16 months.Detroit has transformed into a metro area, gaining popularity as an affordable destination for higher-tier housing.