Technology Challenges: Fragmented, outdated, or overly complex software systems that are hard to integrate or train staff on. 5.

I remove tenants all the time without using the court system or any illegal tactics.

Some of the perks as a DIY landlord self-managing is that you have control and can implement unique flexibility and hands-off systems into your Lease.PM companies have internal policies and rules/regs.

Including investments that they control that are not DST's.

You want to confirm the rent amounts, security deposits held, lease terms (especially if they’re under rent control), and tenant payment histories.

If it’s less than $250 it’s just done with before and after pictures sent to the automated system.

Running your own gives full control and flexibility, but teaming up with an established brand (especially one looking to expand into your region) can help with systems, mentorship, and possibly leads.You clearly know your market well, and your hands-on experience is a big asset.

Now that we have a statewide rent stabilization (control) bill in Washington that went into effect immediately upon signature (May 7, 2025), love to hear your predictions on investment property values.

Here's why:Let's say I sign a tenant to a one-year lease, and 3 months in, their personal/professional situation changes, and they break their lease and move out after a 30-day notice (or maybe less).I am required, by law in most areas, to "mitigate my loss" by remarketing the unit, making it rent-ready, and starting up my lead generation machine to get applicants, funnel them into my screening system, identifying good candidates and ultimately leasing them up.

.• The building will need to be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system.