I never intend to evict, but it is the last recourse you have as a housing provider and if the tenants know you won't actually follow through then you will never be in control again. 

I took control of my life and told myself I will only focus on those things which "TRULY" bring me happiness.

The newer ones continually have repair issues, mostly driven the electronic controls and complex systems to squeeze out efficiency. 

I'm a real estate agent in Delaware who works with investors in addition to everyday residential home buyers.

I am from the Newark, DE area and work with investors who do work in the surrounding areas. 

But these people usually lose their shirts.The rehab-to-rent model is pretty much dead in western Pennsylvania, especially in C-class, unless you can control rehab costs mercilessly.

In my experience though, self managing the pricing structure, guest experience, and messages are things I want to control and don’t need to pay someone else to do. 

Focus on what we can control...adding value, good locations, cash flow, prudent debt, and reserves and we will be fine.

Although they have been a lifesaver for me they probably are not what I would use today, however because they are not consumer oriented you have a LOT of control all the way up to locking out the thermostat completely to only follow your programming.

Just looking for a way to gain back control of the situation without antagonizing good tenants.