After a phone call with this new tax company, they informed me that I actually DO NOT need to issue 1099s for my specific situation.

I then do a search for the “real owner,” and get their phone number and they are shocked when I call them."

Do you have any tips how you obtained the phone numbers online from the MF property list you got from Listsource?

in 2021 but Looks like they existed since 1906 as CIVIS.I know they partnered with transunion for screening. have you used this service and does it give a decent report?  

Trying to get a hold of them on the phone/email has been a challenge as well.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

I don't think a gift card is necessary at this point, but if you can exchange addresses and phone numbers that would be great.Think like a neighbor....they are going to be worried about parties, noise, trash, etc.

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

The goal is to start getting your land-lording processes into place--how will you advertise, how will you screen, how will you collect rent, how will you deal with maintenance, who are you going to use as a lender, what is your process for bookkeeping and taxes.   

I'm grateful for my real estate investments and having a property manager to answer the phone on days like today.