Ultimately, you should choose the option that best supports your financial well-being while striving to keep the relationship amicable.

While I don't have experience yet, I'm currently networking to meet new people in the area and saving up for my first deal hopefully sometime next year with the help of a family member who plans to partner up.

This saves me a lot of communication time as I only need to respond to inquiries with cut and paste responses with the open house day/time and I only need to show the rental twice a week. 7.

A nice home that may some day make a bad rental but a good primary home An exchange in to a state without state income tax to save that 10% in state income taxes.  

Takes time and money, but the savings are exponential.

Forget trying to walk them through a simple repair over the phone, to avoid sending a ServiceTech and saving an owner money.

Many investors get their license for access to MLS and/or to save money on real estate commissions when they buy & sell.It's a good strategy, but only if you are doing VOLUME!

That’s possible savings.

They tell you you’re still priced too high, lower the rent and get it rented, saving you vacancy, paying for themselves. 

And you're right about avoiding weekly travel—sound systems can save you time and stress!