Personally, I like Pace and think he is a smart guy who cares about helping people, but the empire has overtaken the vision.

Umbrella insurance can be a smart way to shield yourself and your partners from potential risks that basic policies might not cover.From what I’ve heard, local insurance agents familiar with investment properties in your area are a great starting point.

You will be providing other services if smart, things like great high speed wifi, cable isn't a bad idea as it's a good pacifier.

Help your clients write smart offers based on #4.

He is always having issues, confrontations, ongoing drama and the like.....You just provide an excellent service and smart people will pay extra.

A 1031 exchange is a smart choice for your parents, reducing immediate taxes to $70K (capital gains on $300K boot + $25K depreciation recapture) versus $148K without it.

They're the kind of pros who can dig into your plan, give it a good shake, and offer smart advice on everything from portfolio strategies to tax stuff.Sounds like it could be a game changer for you, right?

The distance has made me get smart about managing.But, I know the area since I have been going to the building a lot the last few years. 

I'd also reach out to the tenants and let them know to direct the payments to them though any smart tenant would only do that after talking to the PM.

It keeps things professional while giving you room to grow your expertise.I admire your perspective on keeping your parents’ resources separate from your own—it’s smart to want to succeed on your own terms.