Then they finally get hit with reality and understand it's not easy, so they move on to the next thing like selling cruises or bitcon. 

One that can send a message with the seller information included in the message (Seller Name, Property etc) There are many platforms such as REIreply , Batchleads, Launch Control , Smarter Contacts , Lead Sherpa etc.

We moved a lot of the work inhouse to have full control of the timelines.

pest control?

It's too volatile, and you can't really control it.

@Rahul Prabhakar Taxes in Texas are out of control.

In each market I operate in I have someone available for showings this person is usually my runner who is responsible for quality control and restocking inventory but I've also used a cleaner for this.

These type of investments are illiquid, long-term and completely out of your control. 

With the new rent control policies, there is zero incentive to lower rent as it may take years before you could recoup that with the minimal increases they allow. 

There is 10 acres of raw land for sale close by right now and I would love to own it, just to have it, control it, do what I want with it and pass it down to the family.