I would completely agree with the idea of putting at least some of the funds in an interest bearing account if you were self managing and not a licensed agent. 

The key for me was having the right teams in place (realtor/lender/property manager) to help me find / fund and stabilize the properties. 

Does anyone here have any solid property management companies you work with or recommendations on how to vet them when interviewing them? 

I do not have a PM, but actively manage my STR. 

Hello, I have a few rental properties and I am looking for a program that tells me the overall performance once I input income and expenses. What are you currently using to see the overall picture?  Thanks!

I've read in a book that Real Estate Investment in Japan is often referred to as a "Scientific Investment" because it can be managed with profitability that is close to the simulation of earnings based on prior calculations of yields.

Talk to brokers local investors and property managers.

I hire a property management company to take care of all the management side of our properties. 

At 4 it's getting complicated, and thinking of 10+ makes me angry in advance.How do you manage having internet service at multiple locations?  

She did sign a rental agreement via AirBNB and my property manager.