that could determine the quality level the unit needs to be at for a new tenant- Am I doing the work myself, or hiring out?

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

Looking at all the cool air bnbs I know it may be tough to succeed.

@Eric Fichera Buy A/B  located properties, keep up with all local permitting & licensing, use a well drafted and fair lease, don’t unreasonably withhold deposits and be a responsive landlord or hire a responsive PM and you won’t have anything to worry about.

I told OneRent to hire the person who came and did a very good job.

Most others who got their checks first and then went to get repairs done found that their checks did not even remotely cover their necessary repairs.The longer you wait to make repairs, the worse the damage gets - wet things in hot humid weather grow mold FAST.To hire a public adjustor or not - most will say yes - I say, depends on the person.

@Colton Kotylo, typically the answer is yes unless you hire another buyer's agent. if you hire a new buyer's agent to represent you then you only have to pay the new agent. 

Ask how they handle routine maintenance and emergencies and whether they have established relationships with cost-effective and reliable vendors.By focusing on these critical factors, you’ll be in a solid position to hire a property manager who can take the stress out of managing your rental property while helping you maximize your investment.If anyone has more specific questions, feel free to ask—I am happy to share more detailed advice!

Hire an attorney and have the tenants evicted.

Hi Timothy,I would suggest that if you’re not experienced with cost segregation studies, it’s best to hire a professional to do it for you.