When I started buying real estate I just did the buy and hold strategy.

That's enough money out of my pocket that I will work hard to ensure a unit is filled quickly.If the unit is not rented after 14 days, we drop the price.

In the past I have used a property manager but thinking of doing this myself.I was wondering if any other small landlords do anything to hide their real name and/or real address/phone number from tenants during the screening and leasing process.  

Hi @Ellen Feiss I agree with @Ty Coutts that you should start with informal, friendly, face-to-face conversations with the tenants to establish rapport, especially as you have some lead time here before next April.People don't like surprises or having to scramble, so if you are able to let them know your plans in advance, if they are reasonable people they should appreciate the extra lead time.This is especially true if their rents are currently very under market - they will have sticker shock when they look at what other units are renting for, and have to spend more time finding a new unit (if you'll be asking them to leave).If you have to move into one of the units yourself, I'm surprised you (or your lender) didn't make it a condition of the purchase and make the seller have the unit vacant for you.Sooner or later in rental real estate, you will have to establish a relationship with an eviction attorney.

We’re focused on building a strong network in San Antonio and its surrounding areas since our goal is to acquire two properties per year to enhance our portfolio.We’ll be in San Antonio next week or possibly the week after and would love to connect with local professionals—property managers, contractors, investors, lenders, and others.

I see that your also a Real Estate agent, what drew you to OH? 

Hello everyone,I am starting my RE investment journey and after a lot of market research, I decided to start investing in Toledo.

Similar to cost segregation but based on real expenses instead of estimates.

I did a lot of research prior to moving forward with purchasing a home at the auction, but there was still some information that I was not aware of after I purchased the home.

Any advice is appreciated and super helpful as I just graduated high school and am just starting out with real estate!