She will get a nice surprise next week when I show up at her door to (a) announce that I am her new property manager and (b) notify her that I will update her information with the collection agency she's been hiding from.Screen your applications, people!

I have been following the Real Estate Investing industry for a while and just recently decided to put my focus into it and implement a plan I had in mind for years.So I went down to Puerto Vallarta I put together a team of local realtors, brokers, contractors, property managers and a lawyer. 

Build a strong team with experienced lenders, real estate agents, and property managers, and educate yourself through books and podcasts.

Doing real estate and managing other peoples money from a fund are two very distinct skillsets.

First things first, when assessing property managers, it is crucial to prioritize their ability to collect rent and manage delinquencies.

@Patrick Drury what did you think of Propertyware and Rent Manager?

I manage almost 400 apartments in Cook County at this point.

Great place to meet other investors, agents, property managers, and contractors.

Are you accounting for everything—taxes, property management, maintenance, insurance, reserves—and still hitting your target returns?

However, some of the best cash-flowing markets on paper can also come with the biggest management challenges.