But if the landlord had asked to look over my shoulder after I had logged in from one of my devices, I would have gone along with it.My landlord wanted the warm fuzzies that it was going to get paid.

When one of their clients asks about property management, they refer them to someone else (or they just shrug their shoulders).You step in and offer Property Management services.

The cast was from the shoulder to the wrist. 

I was advising to move there permanently, or at least until you have all your investments made and stabilized, have some hands on experience in both RE and that market, and have built out a team locally working shoulder to shoulder with them and having the ability to spot and step in if/when they aren't a good match.

I market peak summer season through VRBO.com and swith gears to mostly airbnb bookings in the shoulder season.

We have also learned the dynamics of a vacation rental where things come in waves where winter and summer are high demand, and everything in between is considered the shoulder season.That all said, we're hoping we can fill in the shoulder season lows a bit with more Diversified bookings from other places or sources, but unsure of any good strategies that may work consistently or sustainably.Any thoughts, ideas, advice is welcomed and appreciate your help in advance 🙏Andy

update on Hunter/ Windham area for anyone reading these threads ... shoulder season revenues continue falling off a cliff vs 2021 ... will be interesting to see how the summer goes.

It's an option for the off-season and slower shoulder months if that sort of thing is available in your market.

Yes, I am an ardent user of Evernote for years and coupled with Google Apps these platforms have enabled me to keep track of my business and personal life details that are readily accessible anytime, anywhere.As a matter of fact, I am so organized with it that I gave my family its password and instructions, that in the event I die suddenly they can login and everything is outlined for them to follow in detail, as if I am standing over their shoulders.

Below are a few important real estate goals of mine , To become financially freeTo work 20 hours a weekTo take the burden of property ownership off the owners shoulders in exchange for cash.