Many of them become entitled and create problems, particularly for amateur landlords that don't know how to manage well. 

However, they are hard on the physical property. expectations before they move in matter most, if you share the clear rules about what is expected, and what isn't, and remind them that you are connected (even from a distance), I expect it could turn out well. make sure you aren't putting in high dollar nice things.

Overall, we are pacing up as well.

If you can get a waiver of subrogation as well you will be all set.

Cash buyers & investors are also skiddish due to the increase in crime as well as DC’s crackdown on AirBNB’s and tenant/friendly TOPA policies.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

A well written management contract should clearly spell out what is expected of both the PMC and the owner, to PROTECT both and avoid misunderstandings.

Going to all the inspections helped me a lot as well.

Those make sense and cash flow well.

If you had also spend money on renovations and improvements while occupying those should have gone into service then as well.