Unfortunately, most landlords don't have the skills necessary to manage their units well.

Improv isn't easy but a sweet skill to have! 

If you are ever up in Chicago I'd be happy to link up as well.Your decision-making skills as a vet/emt will go a long way in real estate.

This interaction also allows one to gauge the sponsor's communication skills and professionalism.10 Questions for the First Call1) What's the Sponsor's investment thesis?

Wicked talented off market deal finding skills. 

Additionally, tenants in this segment have low-paying, low-skill jobs and are the first to be laid off and the last to be rehired, during economic turbulence.We purchase properties that attract a subsegment of the Permanent segment.

The Money - raises the capitalAll four skill sets are required.

Point of fact, I'm not actually concerned about anyone's view on PMs I definitely think they are vital.

I'm not saying you actually violated any laws or committed any human rights violations, but this is exactly why it's vital to have an objective, documented screening process and publish your criteria on every advertisement for the property that you put out there. 

You can do this out of state, but you have to have the right PM and very few have the ability and skill to manage challenging areas.