It seemed that just having some kind of communication back to the resident right away was better than them leaving a voicemail.

Their behavior will not get better, the longer they stay the more damage they will do to your place and erode your rapport with your neighbors.

The 4% isn't much, but it's better than nothing and it means my security deposits increases with rent each year. 

I hear everyone though, buying a home for STR is the next step and it is the better choice.

I think if you want to 1031 or trade an asset for a better one then that'd make more sense.

Maybe they've been burned by landlords in the past and are being very careful.You can legally reject them based on personality, facial tattoos, body odor, or other factors, but you better make sure you can prove that it wasn't based on any protected class like race, religion, familial status, etc.

It’s better to build those numbers into your pro forma now so you’re not surprised later. 4.

(I know a lot of investors who are doing this, but I've been surprised to find out that it's a new concept that others haven't considered.)The more units, the better in this scenario because you can hedge your bets with more units.

Do you provide move in and move out reports How many pictures do you take of the property prior to tenant moves in and after the tenant moves outDo you get weekly reports when the property is vacant what prospective tenants are saying about your homeDo you provide monthly newsletters to your tenantsDo you hold investor education classes to help me become a better investorDo you have single point portfolio based management services?

Maybe I can even pick up some tips on how to be a better loan officer as well.