So, saving a few bucks is a necessity.

To me, nothing about that prompts necessity for a double-close when assigning a property. 

However most PM's own the listing unless you get a cohost, it is an unfortunate necessity due to PMS and Channel Manager.  

HVAC is not a necessity in LA - many rentals do not have AC.

Force it short term to get to your next step, but only out of desire and not necessity.

It's a necessity if you want to grow to the point where your rental income covers expenses and frees time to work on other ventures, family, etc....at 10% it a bargain once you have scaled up.

I made the sacrifices of not spending any time with friend, going on vacation, and only spending my money on necessities. 

Necessity drives innovation

And they should find ways to cut out gems which are not necessities so skipping eating out and cooking meals instead for instance.

Suarez Our kids are both moving out and we have extended the idea of minimalism to both of them (at least the early indications are such).Looking to do real estate to both supply funds for a lifestyle, but keeping the lifestyle simple helps keep the real estate needs low which reduces stress.And, my wife and I are both interested in supplying good, safe, affordable, and quiet places to live for people who are in the rent by necessity phase of existence.