The point is that if you ever find yourself involved in an eviction or a contested deposit, you don't want anything in your lease or that you've charged for that will make you look foolish in front of a judge.

The process protects both their system and users against fraud and aligns with banking regulations, especially given the financial data involved in property management.

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Figure out who your ideal partner would be and try to pitch the deal through their eyes, show them what they want to see.  

Going this route is more involved and that makes it more costly too.

Staying involved in a business partnership while dissolving the marriage will rarely work.If you split the properties, I recommend hiring a good property manager.

Changes to local landlord/tenant laws and new situations involving tenants lead to these annual updates.

Once you narrow down your markets, you can keep an eye on the markets and become attuned to them.

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Aside from downpayment, you want to have a solid emergency fund in place, something that can cover unexpected repairs, vacancies, or any other random costs that pop up.I’d also recommend saving more than you think you'll need and keeping a close eye on your expenses.