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What's the first team member I should hire?

A bookkeeper or VA — back-office time wins back hours, then add property manager.

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Direct answer

A bookkeeper or VA — back-office time wins back hours, then add property manager.

Expanded explanation

Bookkeeper: $200–400/mo, eliminates 5–8 hours of monthly admin. VA: $5–15/hr, handles tenant comms and listings. PM third when operations overwhelm.

Examples

  • Bookkeeper at door 4; VA at door 6; PM at door 8.

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