I just have 5 units and am doing other work to help pay the bills in addition to doing all the property management myself (upkeep, repairs, cleaning in between tenants, mowing, finding & interviewing tenants etc).   

Our strategy is to find properties in the Germantown, Logan and Olney areas of Philadelphia that need renovation, with the goal of holding and renting them out long-term.We’re currently looking to connect with experienced contractors who can help us accurately price out repairs and renovation costs for potential properties.

I purchase properties in need of work and put sweat equity into them by doing a majority of repairs myself and then follow BRRR strategy.

And with a 7.75 % interest rate and after remodeling this property  it will cash flow $1,671 after accounting for maintenance, repairs, property management, capex, earning a 6.90% cash on cash return

I understand there is also property management software that combines ACH payment capabilities with feature with basic book keeping features, perhaps work orders/repair requests, document(lease) archives, leasing/listing features? 

But things need repaired and replaced.

You can write off a portion of your mortgage interest, depreciation, and even some repair costs.

One "bargain" cost me $30,000 in hidden repairs - don't repeat my mistakes.Build your team early: a realtor, inspector, contractor, accountant, and maybe a property manager.

There agreement was fixing the place and make the repairs in Leo of rent, but pay the utilities which he hasn't.

This includes notification or requests for repairs.