From updated tenant rights laws to shifting zoning regulations, staying compliant can feel like a moving target.

Just acquired a property in a small North Texas very rural town. No building inspections or permits exist out there. The previous homeowner enclosed the back porch and was using it as a 3rd bedroom. By doing this the ...

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Even the best property management companies (PMC) struggle with:- Finding reliable handyman and contractors (ServiceTechs)- Same with affordable ones- Tracking preventive maintenance- Tracking previous work for potential reoccurrence warranty coverage- Understanding tenant reported problems, so the correct ServiceTech can be dispatched- Determining if tenant is at fault for an issue & should be charged - and will proof stand up in court?

You need to be very committed to this if you move forward.

Imagine having the majority of the section 8 tenants, with that steady and reliable income.  

Focus on areas near job hubs and good schools, as they attract reliable tenants.

Reliable and ConsistentThey show up when they say they will, stick to the schedule, and follow through on their promises.

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I think it is easy to become overly reliable on these tools and just let it run.