Costs and quality of communication are difficult.

There has to be a world where there are more options out there for the consumer/buyer to choose the level of service they want (full service, limited service, and self-service) and effectively get back part of the buyer agent commissions as a form of a refund -- or just have more leverage in the transaction because they aren't represented.Thoughts?

I am buying 3 properties in Round rock/Cedar park area, aim is to do STR20 percent for management fees seem outrageous, I work from home, so I can handle most of price setting/communication/furnishing etc.

In general I would say that if you are comfortable with bookkeeping, do a good job screening, you have a property in good condition, and you take the time to properly educate your tenant on communication and maintenance procedures, expectations of both parties, and responsibilities, you'll have no problem self managing 1 duplex on your own with very little time dedication.Typically you will probably spend 15-20 min a month on bookkeeping and entering transactions, and that is about it.

If you don't like what you hear/see then take the next steps but I would start with some old fashion in person communication.  

We also learned to lean heavily on the government assistance program that we contract with (2/4 of our units) Once we learned the ins & outs of their program it made communicating with our inherited tenants much easier

We also learned to lean heavily on the government assistance program that we contract with (2/4 of our units) Once we learned the ins & outs of their program it made communicating with our inherited tenants much easier

We also learned to lean heavily on the government assistance program that we contract with (2/4 of our units) Once we learned the ins & outs of their program it made communicating with our inherited tenants much easier

I'd hire a competent carpentry crew and stay in close communication with them, have them video call you daily if possible, maybe even travel to KCMO to supervise.

Investors use several strategy's effectively in this market including BRRRR, Airbnb, Fix/Flips, etc.