While some property owners choose to self-manage their rentals, there are compelling reasons to consider hiring a professional property management company:- Expertise and Experience: Property management companies have the knowledge and experience to effectively screen tenants, assess rental market trends, and handle maintenance and repair issues promptly.- Time Savings: Managing rental properties can be time-consuming, especially when handling tenant inquiries, maintenance requests, and lease renewals.

Because of the low down payment it is a great way to get experience while getting started. 

This whole experience has taught me a few key lessons:Insurance: Make sure you’re fully covered for disasters.

I'm eager to absorb any advice, insights, or experiences you all are willing to share.

With my experience with squatters/homeless people.Most of the time they have warrants!

Does anyone have experience renting one with their units? 

I'm from Houston with a background and experience in construction for over 10 years.

Generally speaking my tenants communicate so it's not usually a surprise either.I do network with locals for local advice, which is why I'm genuinely curious about the lead issue and your experience with renter assistance programs causing problems.

From my experience VRbo is not all that great but I’m familiar with many other platforms I’d be happy to assist you with visibility to your listing !

If I have had a negative tenant experience (late payments, hostility, drug use, damaging property, etc) one of the options available is for me not to release.