Totally worth it to cover any gaps.For managing it all, a Property Management System (PMS) could save you a ton of time by syncing calendars, automating messaging, and handling bookings.

My suggestion would be to look at turn-key rental property options in a developing area with low entry costs.

The three ways to handle the risk are (1) gaining knowledge and experience in both investment in general and in the area you’re investing in specifically (2) extensive due diligence and when the inevitable bad outcomes occur despite (1) and (2) then (3) diversification.  

Some experienced developers can handle these steps  if they have the time and know what to look for. 

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Main difference is that they also handle taxes.

After, you can start bringing on owners confidently and it's one of the lowest costs to entry around with a very high upside.

How did you handle scenarios like this?

Should also give you the main realtors handling your type of property.  

Would love to hear how qualified Real Estate Professionals, handle logging and whether anyone could share their worksheet template or maybe even suggest an awesome app to use. 2.