Budgetwise - a good agency will want a $2k - $3K monthly retainer plus you'll need a few grand monthly for ad spend​ for Google Ads. ​

In my case, I was the property owner, designer, developer, and investor, so my 50% partner company and my company (the other 50% owner) retained all the benefits equally.

One nice thing is in rural settings were vandilism is common you can secure them well. and I was thinking in some of our rough neighborhoods around the country the security aspect of these could be a benefit for retaining tenants. 

Called them again this past Tuesday, still no response.It leaves me wondering if they're this slow responding to tenant concerns-not good for retaining tenant.The current lease ends at the end of March. 

.- We looked long and hard at the staff we inherited and retained only those rock-stars that met our standard of excellence.

My offer got accepted, but during due-diligence, realized that house has sunk at least 2-3 inches on one side... bcz of retaining wall and water drainage issues.  

Applicant understands that landlord may accept multiple applications for this rental unit and retains sole discretion to select the most qualified applicant.

I'll need to make sure my rental contract allows me to retain avocado rights.   

I need to amend a few previous returns and I am looking to retain one for future tax returns. 

Retaining your job ensures that you can maintain these benefits while building your investment portfolio.ConclusionWhile it's understandable to be excited about your new venture into real estate investing, it's crucial to consider the benefits of maintaining your W2 job during the initial stages of your journey.