And those that get behind almost never even stay even after that, as their rental debt becomes a number they don't think they'll ever pay, vs. the current utilities, phone bill, cable bill, smokes and drinks, etc.

These tools can automate much of your reservation workflow and communication with guests. 

I paid the lender two points up front and locked in the rate at 4.5%.The Numbers Monthly Income - $2,320Monthly Expenses (including PITI, 5% Vacancy, 5% Repairs, 3% Cap Ex, 10% Prop Mgmt, Water & Garbage)- $1662.59Monthly CashFlow - $657.41Total Cash Invested - $62,187Cash on Cash ROI -12.69%Cap Rate - 8.61%Lessons LearnedI had all kinds of challenges with the lender and communication.  

Here in Fort Collins Colorado Comcast installs the cable and provides a modem with built in router.

But if they're placing good tenants, minimizing turnover, and communicating regularly, it's more than worth it.

I know ohio has a reasonable notice requirement of 24 hours, so I don't have problem with that, I normally communicate with tenant via Text. 

That's good advice Lien, I've started to communicate with local agencies and am starting to make some headway, but so far no reasonable quotes in my opinion. 

I have a BA in sociology/communications from UT Austin.I consider myself in a career rut, I'm a remote agent for a high volume education sales contact center.

Communication is one of the most important parts of a partnership.

As long as we have communication and they obey the m2m contract,  we are all good!