I self manage this one and our primary means of communication is through text.

Lets all work together to put an end to allowing bad tenants to jump from one landlord to another.Are you a landlord that self manage and you don't want to use any paid service to help you screen tenants? 

Where do self-employed investors obtain health insurance?

There are a few self-contained guides that you can access here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guidesAlerts can be really helpful too: http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts

I use QB in my "day job" and it's far more powerful than what you need to self manage a portfolio.

I don't know if it's realistic to expect no listing fee for new tenants, unless you're doing that part yourself via self-list rental platforms.

I have systems in place to self manage remotely, and It’s also doing well.

Advise Request: As a new licensed agent, I am looking to purchase my first property. I don't plan on yet entering the industry full-time, but I'd like to be able to represent myself as a buyer. I'd love/appreciate som...

@Jason MalabuteIf the 401(k) is with her current employer it is likely locked up in that plan.If it is a 401(k) from a previous employer, she could explore rolling it over to a self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k) plan. 

Regarding when to buy: When the opportunity presents its self.