It is not unreasonable for them to contact the neighbor but it would probably be a difficult task to get the neighbor to respond.

I’m happy to share what’s worked for me.Best,Travis Hi Travis, as far as the “hands-on” tasks , can a property manager handle this ?

Automation tools like Excel models, or AI-driven platforms can speed up the process, but a hybrid approach—manual first, then automating repetitive tasks—is the most effective. 

2️⃣ What’s stopping you from delegating or automating more of your tasks?

If we want to hire individuals for each of the task, where do we start and what are the steps?

Time ManagementReal estate can consume all your time with endless tasks—client meetings, marketing, and paperwork.

Platforms like Procore, JobTread, Buildertrend, and FlipperForce have caught my eye, but I want to make sure I’m considering the best fit for my needs.Here’s what I’m looking for in a solution:Cost Estimation: A tool that accurately calculates material and labor costs.Project Oversight: Features to manage tasks, schedules, and budgets efficiently from start to finish.Vendor Integration: Real-time updates on pricing and inventory from suppliers like Home Depot or other suppliers.Material Suggestions: Automation or recommendations based on the rehab’s scope and specifications.Labor Planning: Tools to predict labor hours and staffing requirements for each phase of the project.For those of you who’ve used any of these platforms (or others), I’d love to hear your thoughts:Which software have you found most effective and why?

For instance, said property manager manages maintenance issues, problems that arise during bookings, basically anything that needs a physical person at the property, while I manage the rest?

We only disagree on what is basically a customer service issue.

Some questions for the people with experience: What are some basic landlord problems I will most likely run into?