Quote from @Jonathan Greene: Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Eh  what about the gentlemen from Evergreen Colorado who just hammers on poor Pace Morby calling him all sorts of things.. etc.. for me I am surprised Pace has not sued him.

Plus, you’re often dealing with a lower-quality tenant base, which means more maintenance issues.It’s not for everyone, but if you’re looking for consistent rent and less turnover, it could be worth considering.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Also greatly important are quality contractors at great prices who won't disappear with your 50% deposit.

And the market conditions are unwelcoming (physically distressed inventory, difficulties with Ogden City, and poor tenant pool). 

My instinct tells me yes if I can find quality properties at my price point, but that there could be some benefit to putting it all on one potentially more reliable/higher quality structure. 

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

Gilbert, for instance, is known for its excellent schools, high quality of life, and strong local economy.

To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

IMO a bigger red flag would be poor record keeping on expenses and other documentation that would indicate property condition.Anyway, you're ultimately purchasing the income stream that *you* can achieve, not what the seller achieved.