It can also be an opportunity to discuss house rules and expectations to ensure you're on the same page.While being cost-conscious is understandable, investing a little upfront for proper screening can save you a lot of trouble in the long run.

The landscape is just different than even the last 3 years with people making bad calls but getting saved by significant appreciation. 

Note with over 3 months of vacancy, a professional that placed a tenant in one month would have saved you money.  

It’s a cleaner, more reliable solution, and while the higher subscription cost can feel like a drawback, it’ll save you a lot of headaches and time in the long run.

This is a long term problem not likely to be resolved anytime soon.

You hustle like crazy for a year.  20hrs evening plus 20hrs on the weekend even at $10hr is $20000, make more and save more...$15hr is $30000. 

This could save you money in the long run, but requires a bigger initial investment.To help you decide, consider these:What's your current budget?

For each property, I have a few accounts including a high interest earning savings account for reserves within the platform.

If your property manager is not listed as an additional insured, they may not be covered under your policy in the event of an incident on your property, leaving both of you potentially exposed to liability.It can save you money.If your property manager is not added to your insurance policy as an additional insured, they may be forced to purchase their insurance policy to protect themselves.

Hi Jeffrey,It sounds like you're in a great position with your rental portfolio and cash savings, and I admire your commitment to keeping your investments!