If you feel passionate about managing them yourself, I'd recommend getting as much done and communicated up front.

I really hate using words to communicate, they are such clumsy things when one thinks about it!

If you need cash immediately you shouldn't be buying long term rentals. 2) Need to be able to communicate/teach it. 

Sure there were communication challenges and that’s where I stated they and their affiliates can improve on.

I have an example from my own experience, radio channel is a great avenue for deals (maybe in your market, I would look into it), and in many markets, it crushes.

Be a good communicator and responsive to tenant's reasonable requests.

I kind of gave up on Stessa, just do not have the time to deal with ongoing computer issues and constantly not being able to communicate with a company.

Good luckI must have not communicated clearly.

That’s our primary method of communication so it works.

Any insights from your experience, whether positive or negative, would be greatly appreciated.The attached link explains the current situation with the Detroit Housing Commission (DHC), highlighting that they are severely understaffed and have limited communication with both tenants and landlords.