The worst part of renting to my Parakeet tenant is that her cars are spotless, her house is spotless, every time I go over my car needs to be washed and all I can think is they must look at it and think "geez, there goes the neighborhood" lolOne of my best tips, I learned from a friend who owns 50 plus rentals- always collect the rent in person.

Any tips you could share would be greatly appreciated.I'm Canadian investor looking to BRRRR in Texas so will not be in person. 

Any tips, videos or ideas anyone could suggest to help us make our first move possibly a step towards investing in real estate? 

If anyone has good practices that they follow when undergoing underwriting for MF properties, I would appreciate any tips.

Additionally, I'd appreciate any tips on balancing cost-effectiveness with durability.

Would also love to hear if any tips from people who have done something similar in any area.

But also consider, if you go back on market, you'll be asked what happened and might get a lower offer than you have.Pro tip: don't make this about who's right and who's wrong.

I would like to get all the knowledge I can and see in many different perspective on how you started and any tips that I could use.

Here are a few tips for managing a rental in the DFW area:Screen Tenants Thoroughly: Conduct background and credit checks to ensure reliable tenants.Understand Local Laws: Familiarize yourself with Texas landlord-tenant laws to avoid legal issues.Maintain Good Communication: Establish clear communication channels with your tenants.Keep Up with Maintenance: Regular maintenance can prevent larger, more costly issues.Consider Eviction Procedures: Be prepared for potential evictions.

. - Any other tips specific to the nature of the property or location.