I am self managing my first rental and have already entered a year contract with an online property management tool.

My partner paid for all the materials/tools. 

There’s a couple key differences but knowing how and when to use either one is an extra powerful tool in your tool belt. 

Finally, BP has various tools available to help you analyze your deals (rental, flips, wholesale, etc), feel free to use them: https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators Please let me know if I can help, and best of luck!

I will say this however, as with every tool in the bag, there is a time when it's right and the circumstances are such that working with the listing agent is indeed the best way to do it, but that's the exception and not the norm!

Automation is the most powerful tool businesses could harness and with so many platforms and technologies to leverage there are many ways to achieve a level of automation to streamline processes. 

Nicotine will absorb through your skin.Your tool of choice should be the heaviest painting pole you can find, a Wooster Sherlock.

Leverage is an incredible tool, but it must be used wisely.

Rentometer is a great tool for solo investors.Partner with a Realtor and have them pull comps for you. 

I am making a commitment to practice using the tool calculator.