Still, it’s something to be mindful of if you’re planning to hold the property long-term.Overall, it sounds like you’re on the right track.

I've made it a habit to track Department of City Planning updates and zoning proposals because they often signal where the next hot areas will be.

If you want a 10-year goal, you need to create a road map of steps and milestones to hit today so you know you're on the right track.

We are from Allentown as well, and certainly know the challanges lol.You’re on the right track by giving her notice and planning for eviction if she doesn’t vacate.

@Carolyn McBride you’re on the right track!

Surprises can add up quickly, so this will help keep you on track.

Again, others might disagree.a) Track Record: Get the entire track record for the strategy.

You can pick a high ROI degree/track and if you set things up with a lender and get a related job, can use that income almost immediately to buy a house hack out of the gate.- You can earn and start small businesses right now.

It also tracks who is in what house and all other resident info I might need, and is absolutely vital to our operation.Each of our houses has a live-in manager who, for free rent, ensures all residents are following a strict set of rules and guidelines that is enforced quantitatively with a points system to ensure objectivity and uniformity between managers and houses.  

For example:Tenant ManagementLease Automation & E-SignaturesOnline Rent PaymentsTenant ScreeningMaintenance Request TrackingMarket Vacant PropertiesIncome & Expense Tracking (Do you use QuickBooks and want to continue, or does your current PMS have its own solution?)