The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Personally, I bought a 3 bed single family home soon after starting my job and had two friends from college rent which covered my mortgage plus a little extra.

McKinney is thriving, but so are other parts of North Texas, and a broader perspective could reveal other great opportunities.Here’s what I’ve observed managing a significant number of rentals in the area:Bedrooms and Layouts:3-bed, 2-bath homes consistently attract the largest pool of tenants and have the highest occupancy rates.4-bedroom homes have grown in demand, especially with the rise of remote work, as tenants look for extra space to use as a home office.Square footage is less critical than number of beds and baths.Supply and Demand:McKinney’s growth is driving demand, but the quality of the location matters greatly.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

They offer invaluable insights into neighborhoods, regulations, tenant demographics, and market conditions—information you can't get from books or podcasts.The good news is that working with an investment team typically comes at no extra cost.

Eventually, I realized that if I kept waiting until tax time to organize my books, I would never escape the stress (and extra CPA fees).

Because the extra family members weren't on the original eviction, I had to wait another 3 months to get them out. 6 months altogether. 

He did extra lawnwork and was a great neighbor too have.

Requiring occupant to have renters insurance is another possibility for extra protection.