That will prevent scuffing the paint making touch up necessary. 

I noticed some of the reviewers mentioned how the area is up and coming so if the area is questionable that might be contributing to this.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Let's assume your expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, etc.) comes to a clean $600 and the property rents for $1,000.

Additionally, there's growing interest in cryptocurrency as an alternative asset class, though it comes with higher volatility and risk.

@Kenny Smith the data I saw yesterday from Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation says that the front range is losing a few folks and the Western Slope is gaining a few more that your above number so while Colorado is gaining, the front range is losing and the Western Slope is gaining more.

I see the same (professional) Tenants coming to my Court every couple of years, with a NEW Landlord.

Using the equity I built up in that property I got a HELOC and started investing remotely out of state.

➡️Find the right investment opportunities.

Like everything in real estate, it comes down to negotiating a good deal upfront.