Keeping it friendly and low intensity is more likely to be successful.I recently offered to completely replace my neighbor's fence next to my rental and they said "No".

I'm planning to put in my first offer on my first rental on a SFH in Kansas City in the next day or two.$140k offer8% interest rate20% down8% management fee5% vacancy5% maintenance 5% cap exI haven't gotten insurance costs yet but it's been suggested that I plan for $2k per year. 

If possible, consider a duplex or single-family home with extra rooms instead, as they offer better appreciation and flexibility.

A successful rental property should offer positive cash flow, meaning your rental income should exceed your monthly expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, etc.).To find the right tenants, ensure the property is priced competitively within the local rental market.

Zoho has an in-built dialer and can integrate with SMS services, offering a good balance of functionality and ease of use.Each of these CRMs has its own set of strengths and potential limitations, so I'd recommend taking advantage of any free trials or demos they offer.

Pro Tip: Ask an insurance agent what your rate will be before you make that offer.

Financing can make a big difference, and local lenders who understand house hacking and multi-family investing can sometimes offer more flexibility than big banks.

Mainly because, while I think there are some that offer truly valuable information, you need to know where you "holes" are to make sure you are plugging those. 

You can offer whatever you think is appropriate and message the seller with your reasoning.

You'll get lots of these, some with very enticing financial offers.