Mine is a basic install where air handler is inside the house + condenser is right next to the house. 

I’m curious how other landlords and PMs handle the timeline between tenant rent payments and owner payouts.Here’s how our process currently works:

When tenants pay rent, the payment goes through our property manage...

.❏ Checking with your property manager every quarter and asking whether he or she is seeing more people falling behind on their rent, more people unable to handle rent increases, or a decrease in tenant demand.DECREASING THE HEADACHE FACTORIf you want to make your portfolio grow, you need to be focused on finding and acquiring properties, not working out a payment plan with a struggling tenant.

I’m looking for a reliable property manager who is experienced in rooming houses and can handle rent collection, tenant placement, and basic maintenance coordination.

Keep mechanical closets, utility doors, and air-handler spaces unobstructed.c.

@Jake Handler

Quote from @Jake Handler: As a serial house hacker, my advice for your first house hack is to simplify things. 

I’m in property management here in Oklahoma, and I wanted to chime in because having professional management in place can make a huge difference—especially once you start scaling into small multifamily properties.A good management team can help protect your investment and actually save you money in the long run by:Keeping occupancy high – Focus on minimizing vacancy by marketing effectively and maintaining strong tenant relationships.Screening quality tenants – Careful vetting upfront prevents a lot of headaches (and expenses) down the road.Staying on top of maintenance – Timely repairs and preventative maintenance protect your property’s condition and value.Conducting regular inspections – Move-in/move-out inspections plus periodic mid-lease checks help ensure the property is being properly cared for.Streamlining communication and compliance – Handle rent collection, lease enforcement, and make sure everything stays compliant with state and local regulations.For investors like you who want to focus on growing their portfolio instead of day-to-day management, this kind of support can really help maximize returns and keep things running smoothly.If you ever want to chat more about how management could fit into your strategy or what it looks like for small multifamily properties here in Oklahoma, I’d be happy to connect.

I recommend using platforms like Buildium or Rentec Direct—they handle rent collection, maintenance, accounting, and tenant comms all in one place.

The buy in cap rates are low but the growth and high quality tenants who can handle rent increases each year makes these cashflow high in the future.