Without success in real estate and BP forums/education, I'd still have a job. 

We have offshored our reservations department and have them assisting with reservations related administrative tasks but I believe you will still be extremely involved in the day to day without a PM company. 

Has he  been working remotely for his job in Canada? 

Appraisers do not like being told how to do their job!

I am local in Arlington and do pay significantly less than $200/pier but I have developed a strong relationship with my foundation contractor and give him multiple jobs a year. 

A well-maintained property not only attracts quality tenants but also helps preserve its market value.Time Management: Managing a rental property can be time-consuming, especially if you have multiple properties or are working another full-time job.

They did a great job.

I had my hands on way too much as usual, and as always, the amount I saved in doing so was probably negligible when considering the opportunity it cost my in my job as a Realtor.

I did qualify I quit my job last month to focus more on real estate investing, and I want a GC license so I can contract my own builds.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.