My first property (a condo in the Los Angeles area) was purchased when I was local, but by the time I closed I was moved to Miami with my job, so I became a long distance landlord by accident. Little problems happened...

Low income tenants can whine up a storm about their constant (self-inflicted) problems.

The correct measure to compare it to is the loan constant and not the coupon rate.

Explain that you are getting complaints from other tenants (I think you mentioned you are), and that part of not constantly reminding them of these little issues just requires that you not get those complaints.

Grab some joint compound and find a short sheetrock patching tutorial on YouTube.

I'm enjoying the evolution of a SFH strategy, and I chuckle often because I read a few more recent blogs before starting at the beginning, so I'm constantly thinking, “Well, we know how THAT'S going to turn out!"

Give a timeframe to reply or let them know they will be giving notice to move.How's the rent payments, always on time or behind constantly?

I like the people that don't like moving.Some people pay their rent every month, but are constantly changing cell phone carriers, cable companies, switching jobs, etc.

As newbies we are constantly looking for the money.

It seems as though the process in getting started in this venture has literally fast forwarded at such a rapid pace, I can hardly keep up.I am super excited and very confident with the new joint venture.