It certainly is a task every single month! 

Buying your first investment property is a huge deal and is no easy task.

What tasks would you ask a lawyer to perform?

They also bother our HVAC guy to do general handyman tasks when he is there and I am paying him hourly for HVAC services only. 

Exterior entries are fine and will be appreciated by many. some are anti-camera though.

"Never confuse genius with a bull market"Don seriously you need to write a book "my anti thesis of what Biggerpocket tell you" ;-)I wish everyone write like you.

These cities are usually anti-landlord but they made this one exception.

While PM platforms do include modules for tracking work orders and other tasks, they often lack the comprehensive team communication capabilities found in dedicated project management tools.

Assess if you have enough time for tasks like tenant screening and maintenance.Expertise: Professional managers know landlord-tenant laws and property maintenance best practices.Cost vs. benefit: Weigh management fees against potential savings and efficiencies professionals might offer.Property location: Distance from your home to the property matters.Number of units: More properties increase management complexity.Stress tolerance: Consider your comfort level with tenant interactions and problem-solving.Long-term goals: Professional management can free you to focus on expanding your real estate portfolio.

He is able to categorize transactions, reconcile accounts, send out owner statements, pay vendors, p&l reporting, and other bookkeeping tasks.