Working with a reliable contractor was another smart move, making the rehab more manageable.Even though the profit wasn’t what you hoped for considering the time investment, you’ve gained valuable experience.

This decision is based on the need for timely and reliable communication and payments, which are crucial for a successful landlord and tenancy relationship.

Contractor Experience: Finding reliable contractors can be a challenge!

Seems extremely reliable and you have a 30 day trial period.

Biggest things are to make sure you get a very thorough inspection report and make sure you have very reliable contractors.

This gives them time and space while showing you’re committed and reliable when they’re ready to make a move.

Long-term rentals in Ohio and North Carolina offer affordable property prices and reliable cash flow.

Some of our initial baseline, no-go, criteria when we first listed were: 600+ credit score, no evictions, no bankruptcy, and income 3x rent... however, after finding that very few interested parties were eligible to even "enter a review phase" of landlord verifications etc, we loosened up a bit and went to an objective scoring model that I tweaked from a few ideas obtained after speaking to both rental professionals in my local area and some on this forum. 

Outside of that, real estate is far more predictable and reliable with the greatest returns of any investment there is.  

Having your handyman do showings could be a solution, but keep in mind that if he’s not experienced in tenant screening, it could expose you to more risk, especially with squatters or less reliable tenants.You mentioned using something like Showmojo for smart access, which is great for efficiency, but I’d suggest ensuring you have solid procedures for background checks and tenant screening if you go that route.As someone who’s owned a property management company for 5+ years and manages over 300 units, I’ve seen the impact of not properly screening tenants.