Lastly, try to think of different ways you can add value to that person.

But, you can't determine quality by simply what they charge.....as there are plenty of terrible agents who also charge a lot.You'll need to determine what value they bring to you personally and do a cost benefit analysis of whether the cost is worth it to you or not.

Next time you talk to the renter that's paying late all the time, Maybe mentioned to him or her without getting too involved in their personal life, they should seek out a temporary job a few hours, a couple of days a week until they build up enough to get caught up on the rent, and make a little pool of money to use so they don't get behind again.Some Temporary jobs can be fun, like handing out rubber id bracelets at functions to the participants, or if the person is more blue collar they have jobs for those people too more suited to their tastes. just my 2 cents.

Which will bring plenty of other investors and general business to the area.

I've been in construction for almost 20 years at this point and I've decided to start my own business.

More business and jobs coming our way!

I haven't personally house hacked a room, but I do know some people who have.

House hacking will also give you some personal "property management" experience.

Think of it more as being an owner-operator of a small hotel if anything, it's much more of a hands-on business.

Mentors for me have come in the form of friendships over time, but honestly, most of them were made at an IN-PERSON MEETUP....there is something about physical energy that makes a huge difference.Happy to connect to share some of my experiences!