Nights, weekends, holidays, etc.To keep this on-topic, though...DO figure out what's healthy for you to manage but remember it's a process where every experience teaches you good and bad (and be patient with that process).DON'T sweat the small stuff (damage/costs under $50, undisclosed dogs, etc.) but DO find a way to learn, prevent, put in better practices to maintain your sanity. 

They were abandoned and needed significant work which wasn't a huge issue but in terms of HUD owned properties i heard there can be significant processing periods.

As you guide landlords through that stressful process, you can introduce how your tenant screening and management services help prevent future issues.2.Focus on Rental Listings as a Lead Source•A highly effective way to grow your PM business is to actively market rental vacancies for landlords.

) the education process has started with me regarding the commercial side of things !  

Based on what you're telling me, I'd also advise you to begin the process of evicting/non-renewing the lease.

We have sold a few properties and experiencing this process from the seller's side double underlined that for me. 

Process is simple. 1. purchase contract2. send contract to title company3. bring cash to closing and you're done

Has anyone had any experience with this process?

I continue to see new platforms promise ease of use, lightning-fast approvals, and streamlined processes.

For the first townhome, we are in the renovation process and looking to screen our first tenants.