GET GOOD HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE LANDLORD BOOK!

There's so many variables, but picking the right market and selecting a marketing approach that is effective for that particular market and that you can execute on consistently is the key to success. 

As usual, @Joe Splitrock, your advice is spot on and the clear voice of someone who has actually done these things and can speak from experience.  

I'm eager to start going through this though hope I can make effective progress as I coordinate for a possible sale/1031.I'll keep you posted and hope to soon be in the SS game.Best,Payman

Are you feeling the effects a lot lately? 

Doing the search on Google is WAY more effective than doing the search on the site.

If the PM is paying contractors and remitting net rent, then the filing obligation falls squarely on the PM.Most rental owners will only be 1099ing their PM if the PM is not a corporate tax entity, as the standard setup -- take PM fee from gross rents and remit net rent -- means that you're effectively paying the PM in cash. 

You would pay the tax from you other money, effectively subsidizing your retirement indirectly.

As to the original post I guess I will be the lone voice of some minor dissent here. 

My only real concern is the effect of a shut down of the fracking industry would have on Washington County specifically.