You also need to have project management skills to keep the project on target.

Has anyone used American Rental Managers for their property management? 

In particular, before deciding on a city, I first want to decide on whether I should invest in Canada or US (given that I am a Canadian).

@Deanne Castro We actually own a duplex in the Springfield neighborhood and through our PM business we manage several other properties in the Springfield neighborhood.

It came up when I told him about fire suppression and alarm systems I was having inspected at one of his commercial properties that I manage.

Good luck and let us know what you decide!

This is great for them, but they aren't really good at management.

He asked the right questions and I could tell he was serious, so I decided to team up with him, and we purchased this run down three flat, and gut renovated the bottom unit, while increasing the rent on the top two units.

Our efficient project management ensured the renovations were completed on time and within budget.

Talk to the property manager!