This means reasonable reserves and the ability absorb 3rd party vendors if you are self-performing tasks in case your circumstances change and are unable to complete those tasks.

Not just updates when something breaks, but forward-looking info — upcoming renewals, potential CapEx issues, trends they’re seeing in the portfolio.At scale, the PM isn’t just handling tasks — they’re shaping how the asset performs.

Do one task at a time in each app so you can compare apples to apples.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.

It’s not a quick task, and the good ones have systems, vendors, and processes built specifically for it.

A lot of people I’ve spoken with say the hardest part is trying to manage things from a distance, whether it’s trusting the right crew for renovations, finding tenants who are reliable, or just handling the small day-to-day landlord tasks that pop up when you’re hundreds of miles away.

Developers are not stupid.

It took them a staggering five days to list my condo on Zillow and other major websites—a task that took me only five minutes when I attempted it myself.

At this stage of your life, communication skills are most important so be sure to develop those.

They might live outside the area and need someone as "boots on the ground" to do some tasks.

Good question — turnovers are usually a time vs control decision more than just cost.Many owners handle small, predictable tasks themselves (paint touch-ups, minor fixes) but outsource anything that affects speed to market.