There are no communication restrictions, either - guests can contact you however they want.

What do you mean by poor communication?

It's made those decisions on whether to host a guest with no reviews a lot easier when you know you have recourse to deduct their deposit if they misbehave.Get a good cleaner who communicates with you. 

House hacking is a possible alternative, but given California's high real estate values, investigating other areas may be a good decision.Houston, TX is frequently seen as a favourable alternative for out-of-state real estate investing for various reasons: Diverse Economy, Population Growth, Affordability, Landlord-Friendly Laws, Job Opportunities etcRemember that success in out-of-state investing often involves ongoing communication, local support, and adapting to the unique aspects of the chosen market.Good luck!

The ethically correct thing to do would have been for Kirt to communicate to us during our initial consultation that we were not a good fit for the program given that we were already too advanced.

Communicate proactively.

It is all about communication.  

On the other hand, hiring a GC provides a one-stop shop with streamlined communication, experience, and expertise.

Just make sure to communicate clearly with your tenant about your decision and the reasons behind it.

Be concise and decisive in your communication and do not deviate from the repurcussions -- and again Clinton, like so many have mentioned, enter a dialogue with an attorney now - better to have and be ready and not need.