I’m POSITIVE you aren’t saying they are reporting non-payment when you are paying.

We're still seeing positive cash flowing deals here and lots of potential for appreciation.

I have heard positive things - expect lower overall returns in exchange for them doing the work! 

When talking to property managers, ask questions regarding any guarantees they offer owners and refer to any online reviews to get a better idea of how tenants and other owners feel about working with the company.

Well how many reviews were there and were they all 5 star. 10 Star now on Vrbo.

It’s smart to review the HOA guidelines before buying so there aren’t any surprises.

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

Does anyone use another method of goal setting or periodic review method?

  $900 seems to be the sweet spot right now and most of those cost 45-55K including fix-up.With all that said, I'm positive I spend money on the properties in ways that most landlords at these price points do not. 

:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.