@William Walker The conversation has definitely deterred a bit, but that's okay as I'm learning why people see the value in their PMs so much.Ultimately, I would be much happier to pay a $500 tenant placement fee than I would pay half months rent when the rent is $1000.

My partner (okay, i'm bias b/c he's my husband) knows all the constructions, building, woodworking, the fixing up logistical stuff, and I'm the finance  and design.. you will be 100x happier and more successful if you find a partner that's a ying/yang... a partner and a mentor to match your strategy!  

Seeing two happy parties makes me far happier than the $$ that comes in.

You will be happier in the end I think.

I truly can't imagine four adults, two dogs (one over 100 lbs) and two cats being happier in a hotel room than in their beach house with the brand new 70 inch TV.

-End result is a happier and wealthier you!

You'll be much happier, set you own hours, make more money if you hustle, and will always win on rate and cost for your clients. 

Hope he is happier when he sees the money rolling in !

My rental was purchased for $306,000 in 2007, then fell to a low 0f $230,000 at the low point of the recession, and is now up to $410,000 today. trust me i had those thoughts too about letting it go, but i held it and couldnt be happier with that decision. keep your credit high, if you use it right it could bring you more money than your time.

That property will be paid for here fairly soon and I couldn't be happier.