I also look at it from the perspective of I now have extra cashflow to remove dangerous trees or do preventative maintenance to systems that have higher likely hood of causing damage.For the management I self manage for now so that fee just goes to me.

If one or more units are vacant, the remaining units often don’t provide enough cash flow to cover expenses, making it harder to meet operating costs.Maintenance costs: A fourplex comes with four times the appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, and other components to maintain, leading to significantly higher repair and maintenance expenses than single-family homes.If you want to see the detailed calculation, read this BP blog - More Units Doesn’t Mean More Money—Why a Single-Family Home Can Beat a Fourplex.Resale value: Multi-family properties have a limited buyer pool—mainly investors—who base their offers on CAP rates.

Create systems and processes right off the bat.

For example, one municipality local to me requires a sewer inspection because some houses still have gutter downspouts tied into the sewer system which is improper.

If you are still with CR of Maryland they will transition you to their management system. 

There can also be chemicals in the treated lumber that are harmful to the environment.Invest in a good screen or built in door system.  

Vote yes/no.I am talking to a true PM lender based in FLA that I'd like to work into my group. 

.: It sounds like you have a great system down, and I am sure that you can find some handymen that are in the area doing part-time work and then working at a day job that could be pushed into full-time work on your properties.

Hey Grant-  what did you end up doing to reconcile the data entry and system alignment between Buildium and QB?  

Have some real estate under my belt but looking into Short term rentals opposed to long term rentals.Wondering if there is a stand out book to read to gain understanding for Australian Short Term rental market/AIRBNB.Also if there is a specific group for Australians and short term rentals for Australian market/Australian tax system etc, do point me to that.Rod