I haired a property management company and so far they are doing a great job with the rental. 

On the other hand, if you like the idea of something turnkey, but don't like the idea of not having had control over rehab choices, etc. you'll end up pulling out your hair when you find things weren't done the way you want.

In terms of the commercial spots, you may want to go down the "gentry" checklist to see what's not in the area:Coffee ShopCraft Beer Place"Artisanal" Bistro - Think grassfed meat sandwiches and avocado toastFood Truck ParkCrossfit (or derivation thereof) GymBakery or CupcakeryBicycle Repair ShopHipster Hair SalonBoutique Clothing/Craft/Candle ShopShared office space with strong Wi-Fi, a keurig machine and some free weights (ala Mr.

One day you will love this then the next you will be pulling your hair out.I highly suggest putting in your lease tenant checked all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.I also make them write that they will keep working batteries in them at all times.This will be like any relationship,no two people are the same.What works with one door might not work with the next.I will HIGHLY SUGGEST READING Managing rental properties by Brandon Turner !!!

You always have a choice, and you affirmed something you knew to be untrue for personal gain.

If your okay renting to someone with neon pink hair teardrop face tattoos and lips and nose covered in trinkets and fish hooks then go for it

(I'm not downplaying experience, I just happen to have a friend in another state who has been a vortex of weird real estate events over the last couple of years, and every agent she has worked with has been a long-time pro - some of the most hair-raising things I've ever heard of have happened or nearly happened due to their advice, so I'm just saying... :)

Also will save you from getting white hair LOL!

Even when you want to scream, shake your fist and pull your hair out. 

I guess I just need affirmation that what I'm proposing makes at least a little sense.We have a couple housing options for the time between selling our home and buying a multi unit property... lots of family with rooms to spare here in ABQ. :) So we have the ability to be a little picky when making our big move.