It might work for LTRs but not for STRs.Your best bet is to keep a good maintenance fund ready to go to cover repairs.The most important thing is regular maintenance.

Think A-frames and chalets over the regular ranch stye homes.

I do agree that the sales copy that my partners on the education side put together seems like the typical push/promotion, which doesn't resonate very well with me..

Upon termination of LSI, they are now charging me  CANCELLATION FEES which are equal to the regular monthly Prop Mgmt fees (8%)  for the remainder off EACH lease. 

I know my Nest-E does NOT have this function while my regular Nest does. 

If you already have two tenants, that means your rental unit has been approved..your tenants are screened (since they have to be screen through the housing authority) and you get to promote your rental place for free?

I'd never trust the figures of a promoter and do my own calculations.

They cover owner financing, creative financing, etc. on a regular basis. 

I use a regular notepad to write down my daily tasks, but also use emails a lot to use as reminders.

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