You can also identify brokers when scanning LoopNet and paying attention to who has the most listings in your market. 5.Find a Partner/Mentor: this goes hand-in-hand with #4.

It is likely the owners never cared... maybe a little attention from you can make tenant improve.

Not to say it is anywhere near full-time, but in my experience it is exactly when your day job needs your attention that things start happening at your rentals.Passive to me would mean setting and forgetting.

As you near retirement there are a few transitions that need deliberate purporseful attention. 

@Diana J AdamsOne technique you may want to consider if you are self-managing is paying attention to local area codes used by guests coupled with a .edu email address.

Study the right source Focus attention towards what you want (value add single-family or small multifamily) Books - https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/The-Best-Real-Estate-Books-Ever.pdf Act on the things you learn Pick the right planWhy?

Now that I have your attention DONT RUN NOW!  

The oil burners require a bit of attention.

He trashed the place but I wasn't paying attention because he was purchasing it and I wasn't going to have to worry about it.  

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