I find that depending on the market $300-500/mo are fairly normal and if compared to what you would pay with a single family home on some utilities, maintenance, and management, it's a good deal.

I am a local real estate investor and own a local real estate/property management company.

First things first, when assessing property managers, it is crucial to prioritize their ability to collect rent and manage delinquencies.

Cap rate is about 5.5%, but cash flow is less than 100 USD per month.The TK provider is well known here on BP, and they are known to have a decent tenant management.

Planning for flexibility with frequent moves and understanding property management will set you up for success when you start investing in 2026.Good luck!

  (700+ properties yielding 600K is less than 1K/property before expenses)   Lastly,  many property management companies refuse to manage S8 housing for the above reasons so good luck. 

Most won't insure pools with diving boards or ones without a VGBA drain.2) Include the cost of a pool company to manage the pool in the rent. 

For example, learning how to navigate CRMs like HubSpot or property management platforms like Buildium could be a big plus.

I am the boots on the ground, managing the property and doing everything in between.

Do you manage the finances of your lawn care business yourself, or do you have someone that helps you, particularly when you're trying to forecast your numbers?