If it doesn't work out, send them a gift card (even for $50) with a thank you note.

You know the routine.

Was offered a job in computer security in WNY but after moving back to the Falls it didn’t work out.

That way, if things don't work out for you to personally be the property manager, or your uncle, you can at least figure that into the costs.

BB&T is probably worth researching as well, as, strangely enough, when we tried to use them initially, it didn't work out (fees too high once and said they don't do it another time), but they've taken over 2 of our loans, 1 investment and 1 FHA, within months of closing on the properties.

Make routine property inspections on the inside of your property.

I would, however, want to see bank statements showing their spending and routine expenses to see if they could afford rent long-term jobless.

That way those who do not fit that model will stay away and those that accept your parameters will be happy to connect and be your client.MISCOMMUNICATION and not having clearly defined EXPECTATIONS is often why business relationships do not work out.

I am routinely questioned about my age more so than the number of properties, but my competition is mostly people who have tried to convert their primary residence into a rental and struggle to fund repairs and/or are way too particular in what renters can and can't do.Overall, I don't mind telling people how many homes I have because most of them don't realize my rentals are the same size as the homes of the people who ask.

If you do that everything will work out for the best.