A lot of education and a little bit of practice is something that one can accomplish with elbow grease. 

Curious if this is normal practice or in other management agreements people have signed? 

@Benjamin Larabee My accountant recommended I get a bookkeeper to organize my records as I am still building my portfolio.

Gutters are a must, I would highly recommend installing them on your property if you dont have them already.

I recommend browsing Airbnb in your target zip codes to see what’s trending on the front page—this can give you valuable insights into what’s working well.

Any areas of the city that are recommended to start looking in? 

Does anyone have any recommendations for property management in Pheonix?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Here are some practical steps and strategies to consider:## Single Family and Small Multifamily HomesWhen looking at single-family and small multifamily homes in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, make sure to analyze the local market trends, rental yields, and property appreciation rates.