If you go through RTR, I would ask to see the employment and rental history of potential tenants so you can weigh in. I

Its a numbers game. 

Oops, game over, you lost.

Hey everyone,For those in the real estate game, how do you track your property expenses, labor, and other details during the renovation process, especially when managing multiple properties simultaneously (e.g., 3-5 houses)?

That has gone smoothly with the exception of one unit that I have my disabled brother living in. I

Thanks@Mitch Davidson I appreciate you looping me in! I

I've found the same when using pricing tools, but I've heard from others that it's been a game changer for their business...

A big part of succeeding in this game is simply staying in the game.Make sure to take the lessons from this experience so it’s not in vain:•Always keep reserves.

I also want high skin in the game, conservative leverage and reasonable fees.Open-door isn't a match for me (and an easy "no") because they don't have that type of experience.

I currently house hack in Chicago, however, going from that to STRs where I cannot self manage is a different ball game and just wanting to pick peoples brains who are doing what I'm interested in doing.