Additionally, a sewer line repair usually results in vacancy and lost rent--even more lost money.A new driveway can easily cost $5k on the low end, and plenty of properties in my area have $15-$25k+ driveways. 

If they are professional, they can explain this quickly and easily.

I successfully run 1 STR and have a 2nd that an inherited PM handles.I have Vrbo and Airbnb they will sync with each other with no external software.I set pricing easily by using the built in tools that Vrbo provides.Automated messages are built into both platforms.Vrbo keeps my calendar slammed, but I take direct bookings as needed, simple to do.I have no additional 3rd party fees to very sucessfuly run and manage my property needing only a a few minutes per week.

You can easily do this on a spreadsheet and it will take less time to track than it would to find and learn a new software.

Rental prices for a 3bd/2ba/2cg home 1500-2000sqft can easily range from $1,800-2,600 per month. 4) Major employers in Central NM include Sandia National Labs, Los Alamos National Labs, Kirtland Air Force Base, FBI, US Federal Government, State of New Mexico, ABQ Public Schools, University of New Mexico, Central NM Community College, Presbyterian Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lovelace Healthcare, UNM Hospitals/Cancer Center/Level I Trauma Center/Regional Medical Center, Netflix Studios & Film Industry, Solar Panel Manufacturing & Renewable Energy Industry, Meow Wolf, Amazon Fulfillment and Distribution Centers, etc.

If you search local papers and business journals, you can easily find notices for trustee sales in the public notice section.

It has easily 10x and produces cash flow. 

You can easily do this on a spreadsheet, and it will take less time to track than finding and learning new software.

Every single transaction will be recorded and information will be easily available.

Next time you take a 30-year mortgage, maybe you shouldn't think about that before assuming that you're going to be able to repay it easily in the outer years.