In choppy markets, being a hard money lender allows you to capitalize on opportunities without directly owning and managing properties.

You didn't even mention tenants who don't pay rent, evictions, vacancies, HOA violations, the consistent rise in taxes and insurance, bad property managers, and the many other issues that cut into your profit. 

Most stay, they're still below market rents.Our maintenance management system has a ticket that either gets satisfied or generates follow up visits to inquire about the lease anytime they're at the property on other business.

Howdy @Chris Wilson I too am a buy and hold guy here in okc and also a property manager.

If so, how did you learn to manage your rentals well?

If you manage properties, what do you typically see? 

Do you have the skills needed to manage it well and prevent losses?

What do you pay for property management and how many units?

Looking for recommendations for property managers.

It’s great for getting an idea of what similar properties are going for in your area.Zillow Rental Manager: Not only can you list and manage your rental property here, but it also offers rental price estimates based on local market data.AirDNA: While primarily focused on short-term rentals, AirDNA offers data that can help you set prices for medium-term rentals by providing insights into occupancy rates and revenue projections.PriceLabs: This dynamic pricing tool adjusts rental rates based on demand, seasonality, and local events.