For context, I'm currently doing research on property management software, and was hoping to learn more about the challenges that landlords face.

When it was time to sell, I knew I was in a position where I was barely squeaking out a profit if any.

He turned around as soon as he saw my car and then then sat down behind the brick facing on the porch so I couldn't see him.

Marking up repairs & maintenance, farming out customer service to people that can barely speak English, charge a lot of junk fees, etc.I'm just not comfortable doing any of that.  

It's not uncommon for buyers using FHA products to face rejected offers or the need to significantly sweeten deals to compete with those favoring conventional loans.

Here's only a start, barely scratching the surface.1.

Hopefully, you have a clause in your lease that states the tenant must return the property back to you in the same or better condition as they received it.You may be able to use this clause to warn the tenant to smoke outside or face damage charges as smoke damage is not normal wear & tear.

You just barely try to break even while you wait for your chance to exit after the house has doubled in value. 

When it was time to sell, I knew I was in a position where I was barely squeaking out a profit if any.

Which, let’s face it, is the future.