Renovations can uncover unexpected issues, so having an extra 10-20% of your estimated budget set aside can help you manage unforeseen costs.Start Small: If it's your first time budgeting for a big renovation, consider tackling the project in phases.

I had the absolute worst PM ever, so now I am managing on my own.

Listed Rent would be between 3500-4200 per month depending on a local property management company strategy.We have assessed our budget and goals while in Europe and would not want to maintain a mortgage in USA (vacant) AND a rental payment in EU.further details: we are 3 years into the loan at 2.625% int, primary and only residence owned, house will need 2 new AC in next 2 years, water heater, and driveway repairs, would only rent with a property management company as we will NOT want to manage from abroad. 

Buildium will be your best bet if you manage under 50 units.

Frustratingly enough, tenants are not necessarily required to give notice in the same way as landlords in the suburbs where we manage.

When I used to self manage my properties I used MySmartMove and felt it was a very good screening process - it checks all the main things you need to check (criminal history, bankruptcy/foreclosure history, credit, etc).

TC is not just about knowing what to do and the forms and the management of a transaction, but how each brokerage wants it done.

You are asking for more management fees (or more personal landlording) by adding another.

Investors might require a business banking account with high transaction limits to facilitate buying, selling, and managing properties without running into daily or monthly caps.2.

Asked and answered.By the way, pro tip: “Umbrella insurance protects you better than an LLC”, in my opinion and is easier to manage.