Outsourcing seems less time consuming and overall easier.. but more expensive.

I tend to have an easier/faster time renting my 2 bedroom units than the larger ones. 

I'd recommend targeting areas and property types with a high volume of sales.

Understand your market - would make it easier to do comps - recent sales, rents, etc.

I am looking to target younger families, single family homes to start.

Am interested in starting my RE journey in Houston and would like to have an idea of some up-and-coming neighborhoods to target.

Many companies charge lower initial fees which makes it easier to attract new owners but then charge inspection fees, after hours fees, fees for additional services etc.

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That was done so as not to tip off potential targets of subpoenas and lawsuits.

The easier it is for someone to click on something, the less likely they are to be a serious customer.