Keep a close eye on local markets in emerging areas around Los Angeles, where property values are likely to appreciate making future investments easier as you build equity.Let me know if you’d like financing help or need more tips along the way.Best,Drago

Going to keep an eye on the areas you recommended.

I agree with Michael Baum: read all the suggestions here: great info.The general theme is, whether it's your cleaner, your handyman or a responsible neighbor, you need willing and able "boots on the ground", eyes on the property and someone local with both common sense and authority to act on your behalf and/or your instructions.My 2 cents,Mike

The only thing that catches my eye on that list is the earnest money.

When you select the next tenant I would certainly ensure that you have your eyes on the applications that are coming in, and ask that you are involved in the decision making process. 3x income, clean credit and background checks should be a minimum for approval, even if it takes a month or so to find someone. 

It's been a good experience, very eye opening for me as well as financially nice, and of course, there have been unexpected issues (ie, no matter how sad a situation seems to be, have a 1 strike late payment policy!)

With inventory up an impressive 90.1%, buyers have plenty to choose from—making it a terrific time to shop around, consider multiple options, and find the right match without feeling pressured.Sellers, in a competitive market like this, a little patience and an eye-catching presentation are essential.

Perhaps hire the PM as a second set of eyes for quality control but that should be in addition to the GC you should hire from day one. 

Keep an eye on the trends in FL at this moment as well, especially in hurricane season, with home insurance.

Performance Tracking- Monitoring Metrics: We keep an eye on key performance indicators to find areas for improvement and make adjustments.- Managing Cancellations: We review cancellation patterns to minimize future issues.While managing short-term rentals may seem simple to some, it can be a lot of work behind the scenes to ensure every detail is optimized.