Indeed, to stay in compliance with fair housing, you need to treat each tenant the same, so that's something to keep in mind. 

In theory if I stay "retired" from W2, for CY25, my spouse will likely work half the year and call it. 

So, they just stayed vacant.Income reliability is another major issue.

I stay away from curtains as they can get dirty easily but I update the shades themselves to something nicer (plantation or shutter like shades or good quality roll down shades - black out in the bedroom).

Hi Derek, I am not sure of other companies where you can passively invest but as for Paramount Management I would stay away. 

I’m curious - are you leaning toward staying local in Connecticut, or are you open to exploring oppurtunities in out-of-state markets like Phoenix?

I would stay away at all costs. 

All I can say is stay away from Logic PM.

Stay at it for 2 or 3 years and you will have your down payment 

Class C stay indoors, don't answer the door for solicitors, and don't spend a lot of time with neighbors.