First several months involved some repairs and tenant replacement but got it all done and this year has been smooth as of yet.

A smooth talker that doesn't answer questions is a red flag, the person who claims they know everything is lying, the person who "specializes" outside of their field is blowing smoke up butts.

There is really no difference between a copywriter for BMW and a staff writer doing automotive reviews for Car and Driver, right?

Transition to LLC: You can transfer the property to an LLC later, but you should consult with a legal professional to ensure a smooth process.

Once you find tenants that truly enjoy your rental property you can expect the lease to go as smooth as possible.

Can you describe the experience and if it was smooth, a hassle or extra stress rather than just an outright sale 

Additionally, when it comes to the actual purchase, what steps do you take to ensure a smooth transaction?

Working through the process to get everything completed for the closing seemed to be going smoothly until things became transparent that he was dropping the ball on several steps.

It won’t run smoothly and there will be problems and delays and phone calls.

I've found everone thinks PM is easy when things are going smoothly- rents are coming in, reasonable maintenence issues, etc.