I DO HAVE 2 efficiencies (borderline 1 BR except for no real wall btwn living room and kitchen) and I can see putting propane monitor heat in them and having tenant pay -- PLUS they are the bulk of the first floor so it will help offset the upper story.

It is still necessary to visit the city every few months, but these people can do work for you without you monitoring them weekly or daily. 

Monitoring with a 3 year contract is only $34 bucks per month. 

Let’s face it, property management is mostly just scheduling, which anyone can do from anywhere on the planetMy offshore PMs set door codes, message & call guests, schedule cleaners, adjust the thermostat, monitor my cameras, call plumbers and more!

"Tired Landlord"The other properties he owns aren't that way.I'm going to send him the questions we've gone over in this post so thank you everyone for helping with that.Definitely 'Monitor' this topic and check back with it frequently because I'm planning on seeing this deal through!

I wouldn't worry about marking or advertising the No votes as you guys all seem to be able to take care of those guys very well here, but you could use it as an administration tool to find out easily if someone needs to be monitored for problems.

For those who are interested, here are two links for info on the Phoenix market:John Burns Real Estate Consulting (free market analysis newsletter subscription; mainly western states):http://www.realestateconsulting.com/blog/adam-artunian/phoenix-risingRL Brown Report Phoenix Housing (Land and Foreclsoure data):http://www.rlbrownreports.com/====Also, FYI, these are real estate market report/data sites that I use that you may want to copy and paste and keep :Construction Monitor (maintains reports/data on building permits and construction activity in local markets):https://www.constructionmonitor.com/REOExpo (June 12-15/Ft Worth, Tx):http://www.reoexpo.org/about/Real Estate Economics (free local market webinars):http://www.realestateeconomics.com/Real Estate Economy Watch:http://www.realestateeconomywatch.com/SiteX (high level foreclosure/lein/NOD/Title/Lead Generation data):http://www.sitexdata.com/Home/index.aspxBuilder Magazine:http://www.builderonline.com/news/ForeclosureRadar:http://www.foreclosureradar.com/Marcus & Millichap (free market newsletters and webinars):http://www.nationalmultihousinggroup.com/HousingWire:http://www.housingwire.com/National Association of Realtors (Daily E-Newsletter; you don't need to be a member to receive this):https://reg.realtor.org/roreg.nsf/prepreg?

at first they just stole some copper from the AC but last night they pulled copper from hot water heater and the whole house is flooded.I'm thinking about installing a monitored alarm and just use that as a selling feature when i sell it.any advice would be appreciated.

This site just gives me a huge burst of energy everytime I log on or check my monitored topics.

It has a color touchscreen which is simple for guests to operate.I also have 2 Digital Watchdog exterior cameras so I can keep an eye on who is coming and going and monitor when the house is between occupants.