Other than that one, FCI is actually my favorite--and I have used 5 over the last few years. 

The government and HOA's favoritism toward big companies like Sonder.People will keep say the issue is saturation.

.-- Or, what we do is offer the free rent AFTER & ONLY if they pay their first 3 months of rent on time to earn it.4) Lower the rent 5% every 2-4 weeks until activity picks up.5) Understand this is the worst time of year to find tenants.-- Starts picking back up end of February when this tenant pool starts getting their income tax refunds and aren't broke anymore.6) Section 8: where is the property being advertised?

I've seen landlords live in blissful ignorance for 5-10 years due to dumb luck, then their world comes crashing down and they lose everything.I have a book, there are some in the BP bookstore, or you can check out one of my personal favorites, Every Landlord's Legal Guide by NOLO.

As we approach 25K active listings on the market, we are starting to see a balancing of Seller and Buyer, and some soft corrections are underway. 

Explore my personal favorites, Set For Life by Scott Trench or The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey, for invaluable financial insights.3.

Because with an HOA in tow that means your not doing it alone, you have active "partners" who will be taking care of a slew of things so think of it like training wheels. 

@Marcus Auerbach How many hours of active management per week would you say it realistically takes to manage 50 units yourself?

There are several companies that send letters and some are active on Bigger Pockets.However, I would caution you to set expectations appropriately.1.

Plus I may also sell some of my least favorite fields that I would want to 1031 into investment properties.