You said you are new to real estate investing but you have a background in residential real estate - what does the background consist of?

If this is consistent and/or the first couple months with them, highly recommend switching PMs.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

One of my rentals always rents quickly, consistently performing well in terms of tenant demand.2.

Truly Passive: No management, no tenants, no repairs, just consistent income.3.

Amazing what can come of just grinding volume with cold calling Volume + consistency + follow-up = DEALS.Simple really. 100%

To maximize the number of transactions you’re involved in you will need to:Be Top of Mind when they think about moving - which requires consistent reminders.Be seen as an Expert – which requires a consistent message and Evidence of Success storiesGain their Trust – which requires communicating integritySo, start out by listing everyone you know in an Excel spreadsheet.

California prices are really unaffordable at the same time the state has consistently had outmigration of native residents for something like a decade and even negative population growth recently whereas Texas has grown substantially. 

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

The most useful switch I made was from a vendor who kept insisting the water was fine (it wasn't and no, the chemicals didn't just need more time) to a true pro who doesn't gouge us for maintenance and does a consistently great job.