Assess if you have enough time for tasks like tenant screening and maintenance.Expertise: Professional managers know landlord-tenant laws and property maintenance best practices.Cost vs. benefit: Weigh management fees against potential savings and efficiencies professionals might offer.Property location: Distance from your home to the property matters.Number of units: More properties increase management complexity.Stress tolerance: Consider your comfort level with tenant interactions and problem-solving.Long-term goals: Professional management can free you to focus on expanding your real estate portfolio.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books for this or you can learn by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

It is an interactive mural that has Nashville written above it - and people book this place because of it. 

@Jeff G. we're currently working on an interactive map for Detroit. 

I have been going to meet ups and trying to network with other investors/operators but i find it difficult to keep the relationships fresh so to speak. what are some techniques you think i can use to let the people i meet know that i really would like to keep in touch with them and continue the interactions?

Interacting with other like-minded people here at the local REIAs will definitely help you with getting started out.

I am looking forward to networking and interacting with everyone here.

This event celebrates baseball's elite, featuring interactions with legends, stars, and industry leaders.

In addition many of the decorations will be Interactive to increase the fun factor.

If it is a turn key property managed by a property manager or you have limited interaction with your guests it would most likely be considered passive income and filed on a Schedule E