November is likely to be a little slow, but starting with the Christmas City of the North Parade, Bentleyville opens up, and it gets busy again! 

Welcome @Jeanette Christmas !  

However, I will be in the area over Christmas and am interested in walking through at 2-4 properties to get an idea of exactly what I want. 

(give them deposit slips)Have the tenants email you with issues (not phone calls)Let the tenants know that your are the owner, you expect them to take care of their unit (inside and outside), to report any problems immediately by emailLet the tenants know that you appreciate their feed back and their rent payment on timeGive them something for Christmas, a turkey, gift certificate, cash.Ask the manager for a report of all maintenance performed and the cost for that foor the past 6 monthsIf you don't want to manage the units, interview other management companiesAdvertise "Wanted part time real estate manager, to inspect properties, collect rent and report on maintenance issues.

(I am receiving it as a Christmas present lol)

It's more important to do that with family than it is with a stranger on the street, because you don't have to go to Christmas the the stranger's house every year. 

When I say that’s all that I do, let me tell you what to expect in the life of a landlord and all that they do. 3 am Christmas Eve Tenants call-Furnace went out.

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One in the Cuddell area and the other in Tremont (several down from the "Christmas Story House"). 

I visited the property on numerous occassions as soon as it came on market, a few days before Christmas Eve, I then submitted my offer on Christmas eve - late (around 11pm), I proceeded to negotiate on Christmas.