Maybe an investor is flipping a lot of properties and you could offer to pick up and deliver materials to his crews, clean the work sites every night, bring his crew lunch, or whatever.Find a way to make yourself useful to them, and they will reciprocate.

That's where good people live, and good people make good tenants.But before you put money down on a house, I would find a quality property manager.

Again, this is due to how long it was taking to get work done, the quality and lack of communication (I'm happy to post examples as well), and frankly, the quality of work expected once I realized how many things I was not told about before the purchase.However, you did not offer in any way to address issues left by the prior tenant and made it clear that it was my responsibility.

There's current fire fighting and there's clean up.

@Byoung Bae would NOT recommend an inexperienced investor try to DIY manage OOS anything other than a Class A rental.The odds are against you and you will statistically lose a LOT of money.Read below for some friendly advice:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

Clean, brightly lit, clutter-free, modern luxury. 

Adding Value to Your WarehouseTenant Quality & Lease Structure: If your current lease is below market or lacks favorable terms (like annual rent bumps, triple-net structure, or long-term commitments), renegotiating could boost value.Energy Efficiency Upgrades: LED lighting, insulation, and solar panels can make the property more appealing and cut operational costs.Loading & Access Improvements: If feasible, adding dock doors, better truck access, or high-clearance storage can make your space more attractive.Flex Space Conversion: Depending on demand, creating a small office buildout within the warehouse can appeal to tenants needing mixed-use space.Diversification ConsiderationWith 70% of your income tied to this one property, diversification could make sense, but if it’s truly hands-off and cash flowing well, you may not need to rush a sale.

@Alec Barnes As the owner of a property management company in Texas, I completely agree that a solid screening process is essential for placing quality tenants.

@Tom Dieringer After purchasing my first property in 2024, I acquired most of my short-term rental (STR) knowledge from The Short Term Shop, which included maintaining respectful communication with guests, keeping calendar availability up-to-date, and ensuring high-quality listings.When I initially began May of 2024, I opted to list my property exclusively on a single Online Travel Agency (OTA) - Vrbo.

Just started our own firm investing in and managing property in our relatively new (~5 years now) home in Charleston, SC.Happy to be a resource to anyone and look forward to making quality local connections!