. - PM provides a cash based accounting report every month, for every unit under management, that clearly labels all rent, all expenses, including management fees, and the net directly ties to the amount of money deposited into my bank account.- PM is a licensed handyman, or has them on staff, and takes care of most unit turn work at a reasonable rate. - PM has no breakup/termination fee- PM does not take project management fees, except on large or complicated CapEx projects exceeding $5,000. 

While entry prices are a bit higher than Cleveland/Toledo, we've got strong job growth, population growth, and great macroeconomics overall.

Do they use pen and paper to record this information or do they have some sort of software to manage it? 

- If so, 1031 into something bigger and easier to manage and then when you pass, the inheritor receives your property(s) at a stepped up basis - subject to Inheritance Tax limits.Otherwise, sell one every 1-5 years when you need the cash, so you can plan expenses to offset capital gains.

Class A apartments have numerous amenities, professional management, and sit in desirable neighborhoods.

I am also involved in management at one of the largest STR property management firms in Cashiers.

Plus, there are upfront costs to consider, like furnishing your condo and any expenses tied to managing it as a rental.As for refinancing, it might not be the right time with interest rates where they are.

We manage several multi-family properties in FW. 

I've helped self-managing investors find good property management after disastrous DIY experiences, and I've helped investors with terrible property management find qualified and reputable companies.

However, this allowed me to gain initial experience and confidence without being overwhelmed by managing multiple platforms simultaneously.