But trust me, when you find that architect that understand your processes, your life and projects will become exponentially easier, the projects will turn out better, and you will make more money in the end. 

Take a look at what the average returns appear to be and set a goal for cash on cash at least.  

It's usually much easier to pay a small monthly fee to have a professional manage your property.

Given this is the 21st century with internet & AI, you'd think the state governments would create an easier way to track all this!

You should not have allowed access and now you are going to live the old adage of "it's easier to give slack later than to real it in." 

Yes you "pay for convenience" with the build-to-rent REI model, but as a 1st time investor it was an easier path for us to at least get in the game knowing we have kids, jobs, life, etc.

If you consistently analyze properties, recognizing a good deal will be much easier when it shows up.

Without tenants it's easier to show the property and the condition can look better than if tenants have their stuff everywhere.

So it’s easier for me to obtain a new loan for a primary residence through my VA loan, which is why buying a home for me vs buying a rental property would be cheaper upfront.

Online DirectoriesPerforming online searches is quite a bit easier than going to the county clerk or recorder’s office, but you certainly won’t be the first to find out about a pending bank foreclosure.