Learning is great and having guidance can expedite and often saves unnecessary heartache. 

With proper tenant screening and systems in place you can absolutely be a successful landlord.

Cutting unnecessary costs could improve profitability.Holding onto a property with a low interest rate in a growing market like Tampa is a strong position, even with limited cash flow.

For my screening criteria - income from all financially responsible applicants is combined and compared to rent.

That experience taught me the importance of leaning on local expertise, even if it feels like an unnecessary expense at first.One strategy I’ve seen work occasionally is offering the tenant a “cash for keys” deal, where you pay them a small amount to vacate voluntarily.

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

The new person must complete an application and pass the screening.

A good manager will handle everything from marketing to maintenance and tenant screening, saving you time and stress.Vendors and LandscapingBuilding a team of dependable vendors—like landscaping companies, contractors, and insurance agents—is critical.

So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services and HOW those services are executed.EXAMPLE: PMC states they will handle tenant screening – what does that specifically mean?

I'm not sure why this caused such a reaction, but I can say the language above is completely unnecessary and out of order on this forum.