It's great that your working on getting your balances down, not just try to make sure to work on them in the most efficient manner.

In Rich Dad Poor Dad lingo, my current "profession" is developing energy efficiency and reliability opportunities in Chrysler manufacturing facilities, lowering manufacturing facility/process life cycle costs.

(You can never tell with electronic communications the reactions people are really having.)

One of my kids might like to have it one day.You could add on a double car garage on the lot next door and put an efficiency apartment on the back.

As the majority of you are investors I would be interested to know what kind of thing you look for in a property management company.One of the biggest complaints I hear is the lack of communication which is why I keep in constant contact with all of my owners.

that is a good idea that I have tried it a couple of times, the open house concept is time efficient  but never have had any luck with it. 

After almost 20 years, we have an efficient process, but haven't really documented it.

Both jobs require clear communication, keeping a level head when others are not, and dealing with crazy people. 

When I needed a repair, I had to deal with the insurance company who then dealt with the contractor, so scheduling was difficult because of the multiple parties involved, and likewise for communication.

I'm starting a new project where I have hired a project manager with the agreed terms:A 4 man crew with one being the project manager will be there at all times ($70/hr for the 4 man crew).My goal is to do everything possible on the front end and throughout to eliminate problems and challenges during the process from a time management ; construction management ; and from a contractor / landlord communication standpoint.Thanks in advance for advice on these 3 points