Me or my wife drive by everyday, but the tenants does not know us because the property manager is the middle man.  

They say Net Income = Operating Income - Taxes - Interest.So if someone owns multiple properties, in theory we should be able to attribute how much you owe in taxes for every property individually?

Here's the background on it and what I'm considering, please let me know what you think.I’m a W-2 person using a local property manager, I love my job so I need someone else to do the work.

Here is a summary of the book.https://www.nateliason.com/notes/long-distance-real-estate-investing-david-greeneThe book also mentions the importance of having a rockstar Realtor, contractor, lender, and property manager. I

As a tenured Property Manager I meet a lot of folks that are in the real estate industry - agents, PM's, contractors, and owners.

I have been VERY successful at doing that (as have others I've spoken with), and I attribute this to doing the things I mention above.

However, I understand that sometimes due to time constraints it's actually better to hire a professional manager. I

If you find that you need a referral for a local property manager, I will be happy to help you source one.

What are some good and bad signs to look out for when searching for a new property manager? I

I am not a co-host but rather a full service property manager.  I