You could also buy 1 at a time cash, make some improvements, increase the value of the property and hopefully pull most or all of your initial investment back out with delayed financing.

Even if he does, that's between the owner and the agent.I'd say go forth and communicate with the property owner. and I still think the agent could use a heads up that he dropped the ball if he wants to work with you in the future.

She is very nice and has had good communication however, she has been late on the rent several times.

Your position may be very strong since 1) you were never offered a pre-move out inspection, 2) you did not receive an itemized statement and 3) you did not receive your full security deposit.That said, I strongly suggest trying to communicate to your landlord and try to reach a mutually agreeable outcome first.

Begin speaking to realtors now and communicate your plan.So a couple of things to time:Find a lease agentGet your place rent readyFind a home and time your target close with your lenderGet your condo on the market for leaseGetting your place rent ready

I also love that tenants can communicate with me through the program to submit work orders.

It’s not a difficult step at all just requires communication.

If you are handling less than 5 properties or so, handling the front end (guest communication, marketing) on slick airbnb or clunky VRBO is easy.

Alternatively, look at Tellus free smartphone app/ PM software which basically incorporates Naborly screening along with tenant maintenance/ communications and free ACH bank payments.

Our property manager lives in the community and has tried to intercede for us but has been stone-walled and even told that she can not communicate with the HOA board any longer!