The screening they offer works well. 

When looking for a PM, consider these criteria:1) the experience and credentials of the broker who supervises the company as well as the lead property manager2) the services they offer and how they line up with your needs and expectations3) the use of technology to make their job and yours easier 4) if they have a landlord-tenant attorney on retainer to help guide them on legal issues (not to mention the creation of lease agreement, landlord forms and notices, etc.)5) their process and policy for a) listing, b) application, c) tenant selection, d) routine inspections, e) maintenance services, f) property and tenancy update reports to you, g) lease enforcement policy, and f) move-out process.6) property owner reviews (caution: you can't always rely on Google reviews, because they may not reflect actual quality of the company, but still) 7) beneficial programs for both owner and tenant 8) a property management agreement that would indicate they know what they're doing and have the experience to know what matters in a PMA.

I responded to her FSBO ad and made my offer which she happily accepted: a 36 month lease option; I'll bring her mortgage current, (1 month, $800), and continue making the monthly payments; option to purchase price of $88K, (my estimate of value, $100K); and I had the right to buy, sell, sublet, or assign the property at any time during the 36 months.

The city's rapid development can be attributed to the abundance of white-collar jobs, and it's often said that they have the highest per capita number of engineers or individuals with higher-level degrees.

In the meantime I’m all about growing my portfolio and connecting with others and I’ve just quit my full time job to focus on my real estate and work on growing my portfolio and starting to do more work in my portfolio as I’m able to.

If you are willing to put down a larger down payment it might make sense with the flexible underwriting they offer, especially if you are going to run it as a MTR. 

I decided to get a job as a property manager.

We welcome any suggestions or insights you may have Additionally, if anyone has information on the approximate cost of building a duplex and triplex in California, we would greatly appreciate your input.To provide context, neighboring properties in our area offer insights into the local housing market.

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You'll also receive a lower ranking on Airbnb and other listing sites because you don't offer an amenity that everyone else in the area has.