Quote from @Tod DuBois: Looks like everyone is using some software tools for various tasks, I'd not heard of most of them.

There is so much free content out there that can teach you about guest services, software, vendor management, and so on. 

Right after I closed on that one the insurance company demanded I make a couple thousand dollars of repairs.

Please stop asking us for "the best" zip codes to invest in.Detroit has around 183 Residential Neighborhoods - wouldn't it be nice if "some property mangagement company" Classified them all as A, B, C, or D on an interactive map that real estate investors could use to make better decisions?

Hi everyone,I’m a Real Estate Advisor for a company that provides turn-key investment properties for investors who want to own assets but prefer to avoid the day-to-day management.

I personally think they are a good company (that's why I hired them) but they may be too 'busy' for small fish like us.

Some of the family-business real estate companies are starting to move from the (typically) patriarch who started the company in the 90s into the kids who are in their early 40's +/-.  

@Damini Dutta I would definitely put some time and effort into finding out more about this company. 

I am also wondering if anyone has any expericene with smartcoin box company?

Fannie Mae will allow you to transfer the deed to an LLC if you decide to try to go the conventional route, but the loan would still be in your names and you'll need to pay a title company a second time post-closing to do this  for you. 3) I can't speak for the area so no comment there4) If you're self managing, make sure you find vendors you can trust in the area since you won't be able to easily verify if an HVAC guy, plumber, etc. is trying to rip you off and tell you to buy something you don't actually need. 5) Make sure you have clear alignment of goals and a clear operating agreement that spells out what to do if those goals start to not align in the future since you'll be jointly obligated to these properties.