Looked extensively online and on the BP forums and could not find a clear answer for our particular situation.

It is suggested that  "Small" landlords use a collection agency, who will report the non-paying tenants to the credit bureaus.   

We could handle two move outs at the same time, but when we hit three at the same time we would have loved to outsource it.We would also love to have someone else hire and monitor landscaping, all maintenance, verifying previous landlords and employment, or rent collection while we are out of town.

hey y'all. i have a buyer who wants to purchase using her self-directed 401k. she told me that she was advised that she would need to use a nonrecourse loan. i don't have experience with this, so i would love any insight i can draw from the collective here. does anyone have experience buying with their self-directed retirement account?

If that's in the stock market, financial experts say that to be $500/mo.Stock market of course is liquid but I'll keep multiple six figs liquid just for safety.In a recession I'd sleep much better at night collecting monthly rent rather than have terrors about the stock market.

January tends to pick up, so if you can get ahead with marketing and photos, you’ll be in better shape.When you start screening tenants, pay close attention to any prior rental-related debts, open collections, or bankruptcies...those are some of the biggest red flags you can catch early.For leasing, get your listing on as many platforms as possible (not just Zillow), and respond fast to every inquiry.

I currently manage a few properties myself and have friends and colleagues who collectively manage hundreds more.I’m also involved with a platform called Digital Domi, which focuses on simplifying how property owners and residents handle physical mail and communication.I joined BiggerPockets because I’ve learned so much from the content and community here, and I’d love to connect with others who are passionate about improving property operations, whether that’s through tech, systems, or just good old fashioned process refinement.I’m here to learn, contribute, and share experiences as I grow in both real estate and prop tech.Here’s a question for you all:What tools or technologies have made the biggest difference in how you manage your properties or communicate with tenants and owners?

This ensure you are not taxed on the entire sale despite only collecting a small portion of the total sale.

It also has a bunch of really unique benefits/tools for your rental portfolio (Lease Indication Tool, Expense Tracking, Maintenance Requests, Rent Collection, Tenant Communication, etc.) in one central place.

You will also need to install cabinetry and countertops, and you may want to consider adding a small stove or oven if you plan to do more extensive cooking in the space.10.