It’s impressive that you managed to keep your monthly expenses relatively low while securing a strong rent of $4,500.Your background as a Realtor and the benefits you leveraged as a veteran clearly gave you an edge.

TYI still know property managers who swear by them.

The key is making sure you have the right team in place—outside of market research, finding a trustworthy property management company is one of the most important factors in making long-distance investing successful.

If you sell a property while it’s under REI management, you still owe them the 10% management fee through the remainder of the lease.The Nightmare Tenant Story (a.k.a.

Would love to connect with anyone that has a lot of experience with how to navigate these foundation issues and how you succesfully invest in DFW real estate depsite this issue Some people are not phased by the foundation issues, others are. 

I’ve been in the industry for several years, and my work has given me a solid understanding of property systems, maintenance, and what makes a home a great investment.I’m now looking to expand my own real estate journey by learning how to acquire and manage short-term and long-term rental properties.

With average rents in Charlotte hovering around $1,800 to $2,000, that means an average agent fee of just $190—if the management company even pays the showing fee.I understand that this may vary by market, but in mine, I don’t see agents being incentivized to work with renters.

Too many people choose cities, ignoring natural disaster risk.

@Anthony Zotto - By the way you ask the question I assume you're going to self manage the property instead of using a property manager.

The "Morby Method" people have no business making a "big chunk" off of OPD (Other People's Deals)!