We needed a dedicated person working full time to handle the necessary duties - she chose to do the cleaning because she wanted the extra cash.  

Just because you hire someone to do a job (sadly) doesn't mean that they are doing it or doing it properly.  

The short version is that you want a strong and diverse job market, low unemployment rates, a growing population, low vacancy rates and new development, affordability/cost of living, real estate laws and court system, good schools, and low crime.Check out the videos from Dave Meyers with BiggerPockets.

It's not about money or commission , it's about fiduciary duty & keeping real estate agents license.

Yes, you’re legally obligated to make reasonable efforts to re-rent the property due to the duty to mitigate damages.

@Jared Smith,  I’m still active duty , but my contract is ending soon, and I may go reserves while transitioning into real estate. 

One is focused on real estate and its all military folks and vets (I'm active duty Navy) and the other one is focused on being well rounded, while also building wealth and passive income.

-----------------------------------------Which, thanks to brokers fulfilling their fiduciary duties to their clients, would never be a problem, right?  

•If jobless claims rise (above 240,000): Higher unemployment could push the Fed to act sooner, improving the chances of lower rates in the second half of the year.How This Data Could Impact Real Estate InvestorsScenario 1: High Inflation and Low Jobless ClaimsA combination of sticky inflation and a strong job market would reinforce the Fed’s stance that rates need to remain elevated.

For electronic payments, use multi-user approval thresholds in your banking portal.Segregate duties: Builder submits AIA docs → Your team verifies lien waivers/notarization → Separate approver releases funds.Structural Safeguards:Hold accounts under an LLC (not personally) with clear operating agreements.Use project-specific bank accounts – no commingling.Your $1k threshold is too low – focus controls on major disbursements.