Even if you stick with a property manager, keep track of all charges, they're still deductible.

With repair costs rising and turnover times increasing, many are adjusting recommended reserves.Common answers I’m hearing:• $2,000–$3,000 per unit for single-family• 1–2 months of rent for multifamily• Additional reserves for older propertiesSome investors are also using short-term funding to cover heavier turnovers or larger repairs instead of draining reserves.Curious what property managers and self-managing landlords here recommend — what’s your reserve target per door in last quarter of 2025?

I’m John, the Business Development Manager at Real Property Management.

What rates are people seeing in the market?

I have worked with around 11 property management companies in 4 states since 2009, and they are the worst, by far.

For the amount of people living in the unit/house/etc. you should check with the city/state/local laws for this since that will be your backing to say yes or no.

Curious how others are balancing DSCR requirements with management strategies. if it aint broke, I do not fix it, regarding strategy and everything in general.

My suggest is that you talk to some people locally that you have met over time, and some connections that you know through friends that can give you insight on what they are doing.

I self manage 30 rental homes and it’s easy.

Just self-manage.