You have to always keep trying new things and also monitoring what works and what doesn't.

@John Warren, I am not currently involved in those markets, but monitor them as I have some interest.

Also, you could consider one of the digital monitoring systems that are really cost effective (I believe there's a company that is a sponsor of the BP Podcast).

Anyway there are tons of old, outdated printers, monitors, fax machines, software, pieces and parts in the commercial building.

You will be monitoring their property making sure that it stays maintained every time the property flips. 3.

I'll take your advice and monitor it every day. 

Does anyone here monitor the official monthly housing data like existing home sales, building permits, etc, etc?

So if I would spend more than an hour a month dealing with tenants, then it's a cost savings by hiring this out to a PM - not to mention the headaches and time savings.With that said, you still should know enough about the subject that you can monitor the PM and be sure they are doing a good job.

Zach,Here in Texas we put a sign on the door and in the front and back yard saying smile, you are being monitored, and entrance to the property will trigger a police response.Joe Gore

Bigger Pockets has some great state forums and usually there are good locals that monitor those.