However when my tenants move out I will also use the Mayistay APP and let my fellow owners and landlords know what I thought of the tenants.

* Are there creative solutions landlords use to address tenant concerns about parking in this area?

We have a 14-page management contract that we've added our real experiences to over the years, with the intent of protecting both us AND the landlord.

I don't think being a long distance landlord is as easy as some tout but full disclosure I've stayed with 80 miles of my primary residences. 

Renting your primary home to yourself is not permitted by the IRS, as it does not create a legitimate landlord-tenant relationship.

What does the past landlords say?

Another huge thing to consider is laws and regulations, many times new investors will jump at Hudson county thinking the proximity to NYC is great for renting (which it is) but many of the municipalities in Hudson county have very strict landlord laws. 

They often provide standardized lease agreements that comply with state and local laws.Additionally, many landlords use platforms like Avail, Zillow Rental Manager, or TurboTenant, which often include customizable lease templates that are state-specific.

Many would be surprised to learn that about half of all states allow discrimination based on marital status, meaning a landlord can reject applicants that are not related and not legally married.As always, it's important to know the laws of your jurisdiction.

@Zach HowardThere is no legal requirement for landlords to actually witness lease violations firsthand.