I also actively invest in real estate.

I've added him as an account manager in the account so that he can see the activity.

I'd shy away from actively openly sharing the intention to do it beforehand. 

The project dragged on for over a year, with constant headaches, budget overruns, and stress.

TL;DR* Aggressively pushing 'maintenance' and for the most part for things not requiring any maintenance* In-house maintenance rates are eye-watering, way higher than what you'd see in even most expensive markets* Maintenance does not require owner's approval - RL reserves decision what to do when, cheaper plans have higher limits and all are at RL's discretion * Refuses to manage in many parts of townLonger versionSigned up for their service after a few conversations over the phone - owner stressed investor-friendly approach.

After a year of stress and headaches, he sold it off and swore never to invest in an area he didn’t know again.From what I’ve read in the Wall Street Journal, investing locally gives you a huge advantage because you understand the market firsthand.

HOA and insurance costs as low as possible.Can you suggest a few good cities in the FL with lower vacancy rates and close to nature/activities?

Our track record of over 36% IRR to our investors is hard to match in this industry or any other (and that includes two recessions, unlike most of the currently active syndicators in our space).

The project dragged on for over a year, with constant headaches, budget overruns, and stress.

The one who owns the house will normally dictate who will report the activity on their return.