So we didn't have an option, we were a bit concerned that guests would want Cable TV, but we couldn't do anything about it.

In Metro Detroit, and I'd think in most Midwest cities, investors really have two options:1) Buy Class B and either put more down to cashflow at closing or deal with 1-3 years of negative cashflow until rents increase.

.- One of our projects has fallen so far behind that the only viable option to get back on track is an early exit.

Quote from @Lionel Quiambao:  ... and maybe throw in the option for the tenant for more speed at an increased rent to cover the additional payment. 

Now i am capped at the rent increases i can provide to encourage them to give notice (one reason it is important to keep rent near market rent) and i no longer have the option to not renew their lease.there is a reason spa very large percentage of economists are anti rent control.

Why fight it.Rokus are like magic for STRs, thanks to their 'Guest Mode' option.

What is the best overall water metering company you have found when it comes to ease of installation, reliability, and the cost of the equipment and monitoring? I am not seeking to charge each tenant, only seeking to ...

You can also check out groups like the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), which might have some leads for you.Another option is to talk to property managers who specialize in group homes or sober living.

No apologies needed:)Vystar, offered me two options. 1.

@Chris Kay to learn to properly DIY manage you have two basic options:1) Trial & fire on your own, hopefully not making a major mistake that costs you tens of thousands of dollars.- Once your time is more impotant to you then the cost of a PMC, you can hire one.2) Hire a PMC to guide you on your first rental and learn from their expertise.- You can buy additional properties and DIY manage those, perhaps leaning on the PMC for any issues you're not sure how to handle on your own.Good luck:)