If I was in your shoes, I'd try to amend that agreement asap, or dissolve it and find a PM that doesn't require you empower them in such a way.

I feel empowered and overwhelmed.. with all the resources BP offers, that’s a good thing!

You can manage it yourself, but put systems in place and empower your team to handle things on your behalf without you having to be involved.

Also, empower tenants with a bucket (some brands come in boxes) of ice melt, one at each door (few will shovel, but most will throw ice melt on their porch between your shoveling intervals)..Whatever you do (DIY or contractor), have a plan in place and reasonable maintenance intervals (like biweekly mowing, or shoveling with 2'' or more, inspecting for ice etc) and don't just rely on the kindness of strangers (or tenants) to do it.

I'm able to Create Value, Take Risk, Change Lives and Feel Empowered....But Most of All support others who consider taking the leap...I started with SFR in 2005 while still working my Corporate Job, but after the 3 property, I was Hooked..What motivates you?

Both empowering and rewarding!  

But I do have a lot of experience in the corporate world managing people and growing them to more empowered jobs.First of all, things take time. you can't just suddenly tell someone you're in charge and expect that everything will be done properly.  

Same deal with calling the police - if they get in touch with him, he'll feel empowered that he was able to control you to that point...bothered you bad enough that you went to the police.

Pete, I have seen homes under $100k that rent for more than $1000 a month, and pass the napkin analysis.Having been through a majority of the Bigger Pockets Podcasts, I am feeling empowered to make my purchase this year in the greater St.

Find an all in one or one stop shop service whose mission aligns with your goals and who can provide you with services to assist you versus just products to sell you and who ultimately empowers you by coming along side of you as you begin this great journey of real estate investing.