I’d love to hear from fellow self-managing landlords about the biggest lessons you’ve learned along the way—whether it’s handling difficult move outs, maintenance strategies, or unique ways to streamline day-to-day operations.

To structure a partnership, consider forming an LLC where you handle property management, renovations, and operations, while the investor provides the down payment.

You will be going up against larger operators with bigger budgets and more experience. 

Top Housing Markets for 2025: Cities Where Home Sales Are Set To SoarI operate and invest in Pueblo West and Canon City currently, and it has for sure been a softer market for sales.

I have some flexibility but rely heavily on my team for admin work and the day-to-day operations of property management.

Hopefully we get some better virtual furniture in listing pictures lol

Short-term rentals are becoming oversaturated in certain markets plus anti-STR legislation is resulting in some of those properties also converting to long-term rentals.You already have the operations experience by self-managing.

They perhaps can build cheaper than you can, finance cheaper, operate cheaper and to get it leased up, offer things like 1-2-3 months free rent. 

The calculator estimates that operating expenses are equal to 50% of the monthly income.  50% is a rough guide. 

We need to optimize industries our areas offer or specialize in.My area has tons of fruit orchards and crypto / blockchain mining operations.