If you are new to the business the most common issue is you're either locking up deals too high or you aren't finding attractive deals.

While it might feel like an extra charge to tenants, these packages often provide value that indirectly benefits the property owner as well—like reduced maintenance calls or ensuring the property is better protected.In my experience managing a large portfolio of properties, these fees are becoming more common due to the thin margins in property management.

Often it's a really easy fix or operator error that does not require a pro.

You could read 100 books and still need to learn more because certain things must be learned through trial and error.

He said that the insurance company gave him a discount because the materials are less susceptible to fire than common materials used like asphalt shingles and stucco.  

In terms of maintenance, they are generally safer because you are not responsible for the exterior and common areas and potential leaks, etc.

Another common practice for nationally sparse datasets such as tax data is aggregation.

You'll have proportionally less upside and thus less room to cover errors and overruns on a project with a new team you'll be far away from. 

But it's YOUR money, and Real Estate, to put it mildly, is a contact sport).Month 5: Deals & Network (15-18 hours/week)Submit first offersAttend 2-3 REI events monthlyBuild social media presenceKey Goal: First offer acceptedMonth 6: Scale & Automate (15-20 hours/week)Delegate initial tasksEstablish morning/evening routinesCreate follow-up systemsKey Goal: Sustainable weekly schedule🚫 Common Pitfalls to Avoid:Overcommitting earlyNeglecting W2 responsibilitiesSkipping system creationTaking on too many mentor calls✅ Success Markers:Consistent daily actionsGrowing networkClear systemsNo work conflictsSteady deal flowMaintained energy levels👉 Action Steps This Week:Audit your current scheduleBlock 2 hours dailyChoose your power hour (morning/evening)Set 30-day milestoneGeneral Comment:  obviously not everyone will follow these suggestions.  

As someone who manages over 1,200 properties, I can tell you that proper screening is where professional property managers (PMs) really shine.Here’s why working with a professional PM is worth it:Screening Expertise:Fraud in tenant applications is more common than many realize.