If you do decide to help them out and rent continues to be late simply have a talk wiht them and remind them that rent helps pay your bills and since you did them a solid ask for the same in return.  

Scope of WorkA solid contract relies on a comprehensive scope of work.

I have kept managers after mistakes, but they were solid managers who rarely made them. 

Very solid deal BUT WHY ARE YOU YELLING AT US!!

Today I think they've fine tuned it and have a solid direction on how they want to moderate their forums. 

You can get solid cash-flowing single families in the 90-120k price range and duplexes in the 130-180k price range.

Having a solid relationship with your property manager is key, but you also want to make sure you're not being overcharged.

The dude was solid. 

Acquisition is the root of real estate investing - if you can master the systems and processes around that you will have a skill that can be translated to bigger and bigger deals.I'd advise against developing on your own at first - if you find a partner that is knowledgable then go for it.Syndications can be great, they also can be horrible.

Since you’re planning a mix of long-term and short-term rentals, keeping detailed records and setting up a solid system for managing finances early on will be key.