So then say you go doing all this work around efforts.

These 2 came from this huge list of leads that just came to me for free without paying or any effort. 

Unless you are talking serious money, which I would say is 2k or more in excess taxes, it may not be worth your effort.

Even still, it could be said that I've still lost money due to my time on the tools instead of prospecting as a real estate agent (the cost of lost opportunity).If you can truly do 80%-90% of the work yourself (at acceptable quality levels) and you aren't sacrificing your time where you can get better returns for your efforts, then yes, it can work even up here in Canada.

The city has seen revitalization efforts, especially in neighborhoods like downtown and the Third Ward, attracting new businesses and residents.

As a result, this isn’t the kind of market that attracts top-tier PM talent.Your best solution might be to either:1.Take on self-management if possible (and if you’re willing to put in the time/effort).2.Find an individual you can trust to handle these properties, set up very specific instructions and processes, micro-manage them initially to ensure standards are met, and compensate them well to make it worth their while.This approach requires more oversight on your part but can yield better results in markets like this.

But you get out of it what you put in, in terms of effort and time. 

Jake may also shy away from the effort and vulnerability required to build a healthy relationship.

Not an easy thing, but saving 20% or more on the cost of a new home seems well worth the time and effort if you ask me.

I highly recommend working with him, but only if you're willing to put in the effort to build a business and though leadership brand!