With the increasing number of lawsuits and penalties for TCPA violations, I'd like to cover my backside and remain compliant.How do you scrub your lists to ensure you’re not contacting people on the Do Not Call list?

Top 3 reasons owners hire PMCs:1) No time to manage correctly2) No time to learn how to manage correcly: laws, documents, processes, etc.3) They're too nice and need someone to "save them from themselves"A good PMC can usually earn their fees by better managing the property/tenant than the owner, thereby:1) Increasing owners net profit2) Decreasing owner's time commitment, stress, headaches, etc.No matter what though, you should always plan to commit a couple of hours a month to manage your PMC.

If you spend time learning how to manage well, your income will increase, you'll save time, and you'll maintain your sanity with the courage to expand.

Where I got into my first big learning curve was when I bought my 8 unit, both in the increase in number of tenants and because it was a fixer upper with inherited tenants that had also been neglected and mismanaged for years.

In 2022 the rents increased 12.1% year over year which was the 3rd highest in the entire country per https://www.axios.com/local/cleveland/2023/02/14/cleveland-rent-prices.

The investor must consider whether the potential property value increase or other benefits outweigh this loss. 

In some homes planting the front or placing pots could increase the curb appeal, in others it could be paint or furniture etc.

Death Rate: The death rate has been gradually increasing.

Washer/dryers are often abused, so there's the initial cost of purchase and the risk of increased repairs.

But if you put in the effort, Detroit can be incredibly rewarding.Over the last several years, the city has been on a steady upswing: population growth, major corporate investments, and increasing demand for housing are all positive indicators.