Tracking hours would be kind of a pain as we tend to do a lot of partial-hour type of work like a quick phone convo or texting back and forth with a buyer client, researching properties, talking to listing agents and lenders, scheduling showings, previewing properties, travel time, etc.

My Fiancé and I will be wrapping up our 2nd year of investing part time in the next couple of months. And it seems to be getting less clear on where to head. Maybe you guys can help! In the past two years we have comp...

Not sure how many PMCs you've had bad experiences with, but we'll take exception to:"Then do a thorough research on tenant applicants (note: leaving this to a PM may be hazardous to your financial health)".BP seems to have more threads about screening mistakes by DIY landlords as opposed to PMCs.Now, if you'd have mentioned Maintenance, you'd get no argument from me:) Even the PMC industry acknowledges maintenance as one of the biggest challenges.Rereading my post, I kinda see how I sounded negative toward PMs.  

This active income can help me fund my retirement as well as help me get reimbursement for home office and health care premium while lower my tax liability.

This can create a subtle but effective pain point for the landlord—especially if they’re not excited about taking on those responsibilities.

Quote from @Carol Corbin: Hi , I’ve been looking like crazy for health care agencies to rent my home to?

I value my health and try to get 7-8 hours of sleep.

@Andrew KatzIn this situation, you can either (a) continue dealing with the pain of having your tenants that pay late and violate your lease terms or (b) deal with the pain of turnover but the prospect of getting better tenants. 

If your mental health is compromised by looking at deals, you should stop.

Depends on their health and any desire they may have to simplify.