I'll keep you in mind if I device to pull the trigger.

@Kasey Hardt very interesting,  didn't realize this was a pattern but even I've got friends that are getting recruited to the area for medical device startups etc, so could be a very interesting trend to watch.

This company charges 15% on top of any maintenance requests in addition to their normal fees but all I need to do is approve the estimates - they do all the work/communication with the contractors.Recently my PM sent me a few maintenance requests: a $1400 to fix some plumbing in a bathroom (clogged and leaking - contractor says they need to cut the pipes, reroute and replace some plumbing, recaulk.

Any agent who violates this is communicating to you that they are unethical.Best practices proves that interviewing agents BEFORE you go looking, to find the most competent one for your specific needs is the right way to do it. 

Because I purchase properties like that I feel we attract tenants that we can relate to which helps us on the property management side with communication and working through issues.Why do you believe there is a higher likelihood of negative cash flow with BRRRR?

My tenant is also nonresponsive to all communications so they may not even show up at this point.

In Cleveland, I'm taking down duplexes as rentals and Cuyahoga county requires us to communicate with 3 - 5 departments just to get payoffs.

It's a little device you pair with your cell phone.

Offer a great first-stay experience with thoughtful touches like welcome gifts and clear communication to earn those initial positive reviews.For Big Bear’s rules, stay on top of local ordinances—maybe even connect with other hosts for advice.

The gripe I hear with PMs is they don't communicate, don't vet/put in good tenants, and don't care about the owners.