The numbers that matter, are the ones that apply to each property, in the same size range, in the same area (small), with $$$ in front, not %%% in back. 

I had something similiar happen once and I actually do screen shot the description when I book now  (I did not pursue the matter and I don't even recall what the issue was, but it was enough of an impact that I keep clear records now) Good luck. 

There are definitely homes out there that look and feel like townhomes but are technically classified as single-family residences, often with small lots and part of an HOA.In searches, it might help to focus on terms like "single-family home in HOA", "zero lot line", or even just filter by single-family and then narrow down by lot size or community type.

So I've heard this can run you a lot - around $30,000 for the average sized home of $400,000 in the area I'm looking at.

Screening: Be "super picky" about the tenants you select to ensure they are financially qualified and can live together cohesively.

Certain states, asset classes, or deal sizes that are standing out?

Austin: The Texas capital ranked No. 7 on WalletHub's just-released list of the best large real estate markets in 2025.In a separate WalletHub list of 300 U.S. housing markets of various sizes, Austin ranked 18th.

There’s also a one-time $19 fee to set up a local phone number.You can also pause this service for the months you do not have vacancy.Tenant Turner syndicates your listings across major rental websites and allows you to create custom pre-screening criteria.

I believe we might be comparing different sized assets the properties i would start on need a team of about 5 people (manager, maintenance team, accountant, me as manager and GC and investor knowing how to do due diligence and rehab costs and my lawyer and my trusted subs ive used for years.

Will the agent:- supply leads for you to call and pre-screen - help you run comps- help you speak with the seller - provide additional tools and support?