Showing them that you are aware that this is their space and that you are an intruder (landlord or not), can set them at ease by showing such signs of respect.

.🔹 Trust But Verify – Set up accountability metrics, KPIs, and reporting systems so you oversee performance without micromanaging.🔹 Know Your Role – Your job is to build and grow your portfolio, not handle every maintenance request.Final Thought: What’s One Thing You Can Let Go of Today?

The ability to adapt and think creatively will set you apart. 

Self managed HOAs are usually undercapitalized so you want to take a thorough review of the condition of the community to make sure there isn’t deferred maintenance because you might get hit with a special assessment if the board isn’t setting aside cash for those capital improvements.At face value, taking into consideration my typical financial objectives, I wouldn’t do this deal unless it was a much lower price.

I don’t have any goals set at the moment, I’m currently brand new and gathering information. 

Despite having over a week, he ultimately signed just 15 minutes before the offer was set to expire.Eight days later, he emailed me saying, "I have changed my mind about the sale of my home and would like to terminate the contract." 

Presenting these insights to clients sets you apart from the competition.

Glad you are setting aside money, but if the HVAC is 20 years old, or the septic system has never been pumped, or the roof is 25 years old, etc; you will get hit with a cost before your build up enough set aside.How stable is the other tenant? 

Thought I could set up an SDIRA and use this to get started.

What are the best sources or methods you use to accurately set rental rates in your area?