Before you decide to transact this on your own, please, please do your research and understand not only the difference in selling price you're likely to receive through using in an agent, but much more importantly your liability, and put in place mechanisms to mitigate that liability.

Noise transfer is a big issue and we actually built the unit and spent quite a bit of money on soundproofing, I haven't pulled the trigger yet but we are going to drop an additional ceiling in the bedrooms (downstairs unit has 9'6" ceilings) to try to mitigate more of the noise. 

That's why if you use PM's, they're insured, you'll mitigate your risks.

These challenges can be mitigated with solid lease and roommate agreement documents.

This helps mitigate as many potential uncovered claims and increase overall portfolio protection

While this approach may not provide access to as many pocket listings, it does allow for a trusted professional to help mitigate the risks associated with being a newer investor.As a realtor, it is important to prioritize the best interests of clients and provide them with the most suitable options to meet their needs.

I think its beneficial to require renter's insurance because it helps mitigate the threat of a lawsuit and keeping me out of court--when damage occurs to a tenants belongings particularly when it's caused by their own fault and the renter doesn't have renter's insurance, there's a high probability the tenant will try to claim some type of landlord responsibility or reimbursement for damaged belongings.

I agree on finding a place with regulations in place to mitigate future risks of regulatory restrictions.  

However, in Austin, the moderation in home prices has helped to mitigate the decline in purchasing power.

Because using QRP money negates the great tax benefits of real estate investments.Unfortunately, many people waste their time with inferior tax mitigation strategies because they believe QRPs are the best option.