@John BoydFrom our perspective there are pretty common things DIY's do wrong, that you should consider before self-manaing:1) Too nice to tenant: you will be running a business, so don't cross the line about being friends with tenants.

"Give a man a fish he eats for a day, teach a man to fish he eats for a lifetime." 

I just need a realistic idea of what im working with.Please dont tear me  a new one lol…I will provide anymore details needed to anyone that can help me.Property 1: (Area Code 75241)1365 sqft4 bedroom (Converted Garage)2 BathCompletely updatedProperty 2: (Area Code 76104)1797 sqft3 bedroom 2 BathCompletely updated "Give a man a fish & he eats for a day, teach a man to fish & he eats for a lifetime"Doing your own DD & making your own SOP's are an important part of running your business.Sold comps only, whatever anyone is asking is just that...asking.Sold within x days (tighter window is more accurate, since markets are fluid) but you may have to go out further but that increases your risk.Like for like, if it's a 3/2/2 don't comp 2/1/2 ,4/2/2 etc.

You've come to the right place, my man! As

You sound like a busy man. A

I don't have a trusted handy man, a go to lawyer, a go to contractor for anything.

@Don Konipol let’s give the man a break, and the benefit of the doubt that he does his business with good intentions for his clients and his family - it’s good to see people from different industries looking to educate themselves and investing time to learn and invest in our real estate world.Any other syndicators worth looking into with greater returns?

Quote from @Mana Ionescu: I contracted a company to manage and market the property.

But the floating/click lock version can usually be installed by a "do-it-yourselfer" or a handy man as long as the subfloor doesn't have major imperfections. 

I gave this young man a chance and treated him well , there was no reason for him to damage the house and move out without paying.