Or it may turn out you just like to stick to the first strategy you choose. 

One of the rentals, I rent mid term, by the semester to visiting scholars and the other rental, I rent short term during the summer and mid term during the academic year.

Originally posted by @Paul Choate:@Gita Faust I am currently looking into getting a software program.

If anyone has further clarity on what is required by law, please share. 

In my state, Virginia, full calendar-month notice is required with month-to-month, meaning full June rent is due June 1 unless notice was received by April 30, so there would be no rent credit due for any day in June with a May 12 notice. 

These roles are crucial for navigating the investment process and ensuring your property is well-managed.

Start by reading the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Guide: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides/ultimate-real-estate-investing-guide/introduction2.

On my personal portfolio my properties in TN this year I was able to get better coverage and reduce rates by 15% this year.

@Gp G.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Do yourself a favor: buy "Every Landlord's Legal Guide" by NOLO.