It isn't so much that they understand how investors buy/sell and behave.

If one paid cash for their home, we wouldn't be have a discussion about mortgages, would we?

If your investments are doing really well, then you should be having profits to be taxed... 

Both were well behaved - except the large dog only “looked mean” and had a huge bark.

Of course could get the mcmansion in the subdivision but a lot of space I simply do not need.Having lots of agents is like having a bunch of badly behaving kids sometimes.

It’s been pointed out to me in private messaging that Roofstock behaves as a broker or a dual agent.

we put a minimum credit requirement of a 650 score along with 3 times the rent etc etc . here is the feedback we received :Sorry, I am a great tenant and I do not agree nor believe my credit score should be considered a reflection of what kind of Tenent I may and or may not be. Have

The tenants get a portal as well so they can go online and pay their rent or make maintenance requests for any issues they might be having. 

He said DOC has strong clout so they behave.

As the manager you can shut it down were as using property management company you would have to keep silent or call the police for noise violation.I think if you represent yourself as property manager onsite you will have more control, tenants will better behave and you can enjoy being a landlord.Read Brandon's book as he if I am not mistaken self manages his properties using his mother in law to answer phones. lolAlso if you use property management you can loose anywhere from 8-15% of your rents to them.