Call and call and call and call...and network occasionally.3. 

I've found lately most tenants have their own stove and fridge, but still have the occasional request for them.

You'll want a healthy reserve fund so you can cover those occasional extraordinary expenses that always come with investment property.

I think if you are willing to bear the initial cost on your capital, Artificial turf is the best lawn solution, 0 maintenance cost, and requires no water 'cept the occasional hose down for cleaning (which is great for water restriction areas).

However, the plan will not be considered qualified if it appears from surrounding facts and circumstances that the plan was established as a temporary program.A plan will be considered temporary if: The plan is abandoned within a few years after being established for reasons other than business necessitySubstantial and recurring contributions are not made to the planA plan will be considered permanent as long as substantial contributions are being made occasionally, even if contributions are not made every year.

@Aaron Ormiston I occasionally look for partners on flips in Utah, I'd be happy to team up on a deal if it makes sense for us.

The property management is easy enough with occasional consult with a local real estate attorney and other property management friends.

Man was a truck driver and occasionally out of work.  

These occasional gripes against Airbnb, booking.com, TripAdvisor, VRBO, whatever.

Occasionally, we partner with members of our community (that's where the 3 in the GP came from).