Proper quoted us more than double what we've been paying. 

Assess if you have enough time for tasks like tenant screening and maintenance.Expertise: Professional managers know landlord-tenant laws and property maintenance best practices.Cost vs. benefit: Weigh management fees against potential savings and efficiencies professionals might offer.Property location: Distance from your home to the property matters.Number of units: More properties increase management complexity.Stress tolerance: Consider your comfort level with tenant interactions and problem-solving.Long-term goals: Professional management can free you to focus on expanding your real estate portfolio.

Hi Jay, that's a great introduction and it seems like you have an excellent background for real estate.I have to say it's surprising, like you said, to see someone focusing on RI vs. other developing markets like OH and FL, but with enough work it's still possible to find something that cash flows here, too.

Hire a realtor and pay them to provide you with recently sold rental comparables.

Getting a W2 job is always a good option that makes it so you can pay your bills.   

This is not a political post, but I can guarantee the first comment is, "I don't pay attention to climate when investing."

.- Maintaining Property Value: Renting to reliable tenants who pay on time and take care of the property helps maintain its value.

Many people sign up thinking it will work itself after they pay the money, but it doesn't work like that at all.

Time is money, sure, anyone can close in 14 days -- and pay for it for years to come.

They're fine paying an extra deposit and extra pet fee.