Sadly, many people treat them like a commodity.

Hi Jim,We have a handful of properties and use zillow for the application process.

I was to start assembling a team together and am looking for any recommendations of contractors that will offer a little bit more hand-holding, as I am still fairly new to this process. 

Then on the other hand I am worried that I may be leaving some money on the table if the value going to go up in that market.  

Water is a lienable utility here so I would minimize putting the bill in the tenant's hands unless you're certain that it will be paid.If you need a plumber in the Wilkes-Barre area I'd recommend Billy Smith of No B.S.

There are a lot of people looking in Indy on here, but there is a tightrope you have to walk so you don't solicit.

Get them out and start with leases and only rent to people that you have screened. 

Multi family properties on the other hand tend to be more lucrative with numbers, especially if you are open minded to different strategies.   

Hi Eric....STR can be tough in DFW area, but some people still doing well, while many are bailing, seeing if they can turn them to MTR or even LTR. 

Many people don't want to self manage from out of state, and professional managers can suck up alot of the cash flow, and not do as great of a job as you would've hoped.