Other options out there include some of the ones already mentioned: RentReadi, Buildium, Avail, TurboTenant and Appfolio.Each come with pros and cons so its up to you to see where the priority in workflow is for you! 

It is essential to prioritize data over emotions when analyzing deals, just like an investor would.When it comes to the real estate business, many people tend to let their emotions cloud their judgment and underestimate the importance of building strong relationships.

Hi Ayyoub Research is the key, Conduct thorough market research to understand why the competing property is listed at a lower rent, Consider any improvements or upgrades that could enhance the appeal of your property to potential tenants, If you're unable to match the lower rental rate of the competing property, consider other incentives to attract tenants, such as offering a shorter lease term, including utilities in the rent, or providing additional amenities.Hope it helps.

After the collections I have a 640 credit score and it hasn't moved for a few months.I rented a property with a few friends for a year and after move out we were charged with over 6000 $ in B.S damages including 5k to repaint all the interior walls of the home due to a few minor marks.

While clear communication is important, I wouldn't summarily discount contractors whose first language isn't English. 

More importantly, put that knowledge into practice.  

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Advani emphasizes the importance of market research, including analyzing historical data and predicting future trends, as a foundation for any investment decision.The Role of Property ManagementEffective property management is key to maintaining and increasing the value of real estate investments.

A good Realtor should be able to explain the Closing Disclosure (including closing costs) to you line by line, but really your lender is responsible for educating you on your closing costs inc. their fees, prepaids, points, etc.

@John Aaron I'm guessing that you might be using the 2-T (NC standard contract), which includes default language that the contract cannot be assigned.