If your unit isn't registered, you could run into major issues with squatters and not being able to evict.   

It is your property so unless the tenant is intentionally breaking things they should not have to pay for repairs.As others have mentioned, it is hard enough to get tenants to report small issues that can and do cause larger problems when I am not charging a fee, you are opening yourself up to major issues if tenants are reluctant to call because they don’t want to pay a fee.

I've been looking to branch out to a few different areas on the East Coast that would necessitate a property manager but Texas and its heavy investment in business, including the major tech investments in the works around Sherman are very intriguing.

For the vast majority of my investing career, I have not taken more than a standard deposit.

Given the high demand for industrial space, especially near major interstates, this could be a smart move.

If prices are high and supply is low, it may be worth taking on a major battle.Jon

I’m considering formal training or certification programs to sharpen my skills and possibly expand into managing additional properties.For those of you with more experience, which property management organizations or certifications would you recommend?

I’m starting my journey into real estate right now and you give hope that the possibility is there for major growth in a relatively short amount of time.

What are the major employers in Waco, besides Baylor?

Has dealing with this organization been a good experience?