Average 2-4 family property values are up nearly 6% year over year. 

After paying a competitive rate for the property management and ASSET management that the small operator does himself.  

I came across a question for our Rookie Reply podcast episode asking about property management software.

A high property tax rate will increase the taxes more quickly as a percentage of total expenses when the property value increases.

Better to keep rent 5-10% below market, but keep a tenant long-term.If you can handle all this, you MIGHT be ready to be a real estate mogul.Otherwise, you may want to get out of your own way and hire a PMC to manage your property better.Let us know how this goes before you continue dreaming about anything else:)

If you're new to investing, keeping an eye on property taxes and HOA fees in this area is also key. 

Can they prove how long it takes to rent a vacant property?

@Kevin Connauton, I agree with you that although Pad Split is a great choice for getting the rooms filled, they don't cover all your bases in terms of property management.

Soon I'll be purchasing my first ever investment property (Virginia) (MFH) and I honestly feel like I made a mistake.

I'm starting a property management company and I'm curious to know how people have marketed themselves online.