@Leora MerrellThis is what I use in the last 3 years, works like a charm, replace regular AAA battery every 6 months .https://www.amazon.com/SoHoMiLL-Electronic-Connected-YL-99/dp/B00HLVGO7Y

I work a regular 9-5 job and am trying to get investment properties that will allow me freedom to not worry about having a job and retire early.

Nail salon still there years later paying the rent like clockwork.You have to see as a landlord if tenant is bluffing and has real financial problems and if so are they long term or short term in nature?

Greatly appreciated, I would look to follow up with the agents regularly, but I hear your point loud and clear.

@Brie Schmidt If you are planning on doing private lending on at least a semi-regular basis, consider a subscription to TLOxp.

On a regular basis my wife and I spend about 3 hours a week “managing” those properties.

Could I ask you to try to explain what it was, for regular readers and DIYers in the forums to have a better idea?

On top of my regular part-time job I have during the school year.

You also need to be aware that custodians are passive in nature and simply process transactions at your direction.

So do you stick to regular rentals?