Hmmm... lets think about this and list just a few things that you are paying them for... tenant communication, owner communication, managing expenses, maintenance concerns, vendor communication, negotiating vendor pricing, rent collections, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tenant procurement, 3-day notices, 7-day notices, 1099s, accounting, and 24/7/365 MANAGEMENT OF YOUR PROPERTY, for pennies of the rent...

For my first property I'm going to use the BRRRR method and from there keep growing my portfolio.

Hey Everyone, I'm a HVAC/Mechanical contractor in the Upstate of SC and looking to start building an investment portfolio using the BRRRR method.

I’ve read about strategies like house hacking but am not too enthusiastic about what it would take (also not very feasible given the current cash I have), also the ‘BRRR’ method, though I wonder if it might be too ambitious for my first property.

With these methods, you would be able to reach a large number of sellers without necessarily spending too much per contact, as compared to direct mail.

Next, maintain professional boundaries with clear communication and a strong lease agreement to set expectations upfront.Proactive maintenance is essential.

Other methods? 

I only work with folks if they communicate.

The biggest thing is communication, keep it touch with your tenant, make sure you emphasize that you want them happy with the property and that you need to know right away of any issues with the property.  

Buyers agent will still be paid, but now you have to communicate your value to your client.Jumping from one thing another isn't going to solve your issues.