- Do you think it’s worth challenging the appraisal with Kiavi, or should I just cut my losses and move on?

Can anyone give me advice on how to go about it if it's worth it?

Not an easy thing, but saving 20% or more on the cost of a new home seems well worth the time and effort if you ask me.

I won't pay more than what it's worth to me, regardless of what someone else paid for it.

As a result, this isn’t the kind of market that attracts top-tier PM talent.Your best solution might be to either:1.Take on self-management if possible (and if you’re willing to put in the time/effort).2.Find an individual you can trust to handle these properties, set up very specific instructions and processes, micro-manage them initially to ensure standards are met, and compensate them well to make it worth their while.This approach requires more oversight on your part but can yield better results in markets like this.

As others pointed out, there are overlapping features, so does not seem it's worth it.

If damages are about $4,000, would you take your tenants to small claims court, or is it not worth it and why?

Texas tends to favor landlords in these cases, but follow the legal process exactly—any misstep could delay things.As for protecting against retaliation or property damage, installing security cameras (if you haven’t already) to monitor common areas might be worth it.

If he's a good guy, he'll tell you if it's worth considering or not!

Either way, with rent and price appreciation, tax benefits, holding long term is a net worth exploder.