If you love it and are looking at it as a way to give back, keep your fees low and select students that you really want to work with over the long term.

Then move on to data analysis to down select and stack rank from there.

Do you due diligence when selecting renters!

Hiring a Property ManagerManaging Yourself:Control: You have direct control over tenant selection, maintenance decisions, and overall management style.Cost Savings: You save on property management fees, which can range from 8-12% of monthly rental income.Challenges: Being across the country means responding to emergencies or maintenance issues can be tough.

As I matured in my career I have expanded my lender network and product line with the goal of carrying a very wide variety mortgage products at the best rates.

Neighbors interested.It’s a double wide trailer. 1980s.

I am fortunate that I do not owe on my duplex but we’ve handled selected two tenants that fit with our lifestyle and therefore have the other side rented at under market value.

One, as a lender, could require the use of an insurance company selected by the Lender!

The final problem I have with their style is the location selection.

You can invest in any market selecting the ones that you believe are seeing the most growth, and do it from anywhere.