Now the management and integrity of handling the money that's again another issues .. so if you have questionable collateral and poor management this end result is not a shocker at least to me.. 

It can run long, it can run expensive, it can be done poorly, it can not be done at all, you can be ripped off. 

Always buy the best quality property you can afford.

Are their listings detailed with good-quality photos?

Neighbors activity or their poor unit maintenance affecting your unit or tenants.

More freedom to tailor your investment to the guests' needs.More privacy for the guestsSecurity and keys can automatedMore rooms for more quality pictures!

•Tenants demand prompt, high-quality service and without caring about cost •Vendors seek to earn as much compensation for their work as possible.Balancing these needs requires thoughtful stewardship, strong communication, and a commitment to fairness.

I have personally purchased large apartment complexes from REITs and know how poorly some of them manage their properties. 

Finding handymen is NEVER easy:( Often, you have to use trial & error method and weed through several before finding one that is acceptably (never pefect) reliable, quality, will fix warranty issues and has decent prices.Try visiting a Home Depot 6-8am on a Saturday.

So it crushed us cashflow wise because we couldn't finance anything and all of a sudden I'm too asset heavy and cash poor.