Been thinking about this a lot since we run two short-term rentals ourselves with just AI tools and one VA, no property manager. Works fine at our current size, but I keep wondering where that actually breaks down for people managing more doors or a mix of property types. Is it purely a numbers thing, more units than you can physically handle, or is it more about hitting some specific headache, like handling maintenance emergencies alone, that makes people finally bring in help? Curious what pushed it for anyone here who switched from self-managing to using a property manager, or the other way around.

Just picked up another property, and I’m testing a simple strategy that might help some of you who want to make money in real estate without managing tenants long-term. Here’s what I’m doing: ✅ I’m handling the listing ✅ I’m doing the showings ✅ I’m screening applicants + finding a qualified tenant ➡️ Then I turn the property back over to the owner once the lease is signed No ongoing management. No maintenance requests. No month-to-month stress. I charge ½ of one month’s rent for the whole process. In this case, I'll get $1,025. The owner gets a great tenant, and I get paid for the upfront work. It’s basically leasing-only property management — perfect for those owners who don’t want to manage marketing, showings, or screening but feel comfortable managing tenants afterward. Curious what you all think of this strategy: 👉 Would YOU ever offer this? 👉 If you're a landlord, would you pay someone ½ month's rent to handle the entire leasing process? 👉 Any tweaks you would make? Drop your thoughts below. This could be another easy win for people trying to build income without taking on full management. 🧠💸 I would like to manage it long term and I think I'll get there at some point. This is a great way of making connections and building your brand. You can check it out here and let me know if you would change anything. https://listings1386370.tenantcloud.com/listings/184825

I’m working with a property in Provo, Utah — a 4 bed, 3.5 bath home the owner wants to rent for $3,500/month. That price feels a bit high for a single-family rental, so I’ve also listed it by the room. For those of you who’ve tried this model in a college town: - How did it work out for you? - Did you install digital locks on each bedroom for added security/privacy? - What were the biggest upsides or downsides you experienced with rent-by-room? I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences before I proceed with this setup. I've also added the listing if you want to critique it and send me any feedback. I would really appreciate it. https://www.facebook.com/share/176E3wJ7yc/

I’m creating new courses right now and planning our first community meetup! Which topic do you want to learn about the most? 👇

What are some challenges as a landlord you would tell a new landlord about?