I was very fortunate that my first deal went somewhat smoothly and worked out well (so far anyway). 

Hello BP! As the title suggests I'm not a landlord yet, but I do plan to be one. Until then I have created my own business plan on how to operate and manage my future properties. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wd...

I hope you have had a smooth transition into the area.

Paying off debt or saving for a larger down payment will help smooth some bumps in the road toward your mortgage as well.

This allows you a great opportunity to quickly check on the properties and connect with the tenants to ensure everything is running smoothly.

Kicking off those relationships with dedication and by adding value seems to make things flow smoothly. 

I am working on getting my first deal here in Ontario, and I want to make sure I have everything in place to make it as smooth a transaction as possible.  

As an out of state investor, your biggest impediment to success is smooth functioning of your assets.

Its amazing how we can own our own home get 5 to 15 years out of the carpet but our renters cant get hardly 6 months out of it and its all stained to hell its like its intentional smooth flight tonight can't think of a better thing to be doing on a 6 hour flight but trolling BP... can't beleive I only found this site about a week ago :)

I was always surprised at how smoothly it went.