I was always tempted to drop in first to see if it was an easy fix before hiring a pro because a heating contractor visit to push the mode button on a thermostat costs just as much as one to fix a real issue.I also subscribe to the theory that I need to be able to frequently see what I own.  

As an investor and an Investor Friendly Agent myself, I frequent investor meet-up's, classes, dinners, gathering etc.

There's a lot of ways to start out and BP has a lot of info on each way to do so, not to mention familiar and frequent scenarios.  

You may want to, however, mention that aspect to them as this is probably not really their focus right now...Good luck and for all of us here again a lesson learned: check on your properties frequently, especially when in a sale process!

zit think you need to identify the threats and mitigate the risks of those threats to your satisfaction.Bank personnel are unlikely to be trying to pull any clever maneuvers however I used to frequently run into a guy at a local sushi bar.

We deal with bats here frequently.

When I wake, I can put phone back on silent as I look at it frequently and don't need the distractions of texts, emails, and calls every second.

Account ClosedWe have several student rentals and, as others have alluded, as an investor, would be looking for experience; managing students is a little different and frequently more involved than many other types of rentals.We would also be looking at your approach - are you taking the warehouse/slumlord avenue; aiming to be an accommodation/lifestyle service provider; or something in-between.  

I use virtual assistants frequently.

I frequently read from experienced investors that over the long term they eventually find that expenses end up being 50% after all.