Fridge filter is like a lightbulb it is a consumable that they can get or not get, makes the water better or I suppose the fridge smell less but it is not essential.   

I always say 'I don't care what cap rate I buy at, I care what cap rate I can turn it into'I built Market Analysis and Sales Comps tools for my local SoCal market that will let you analyze the current or terminal property & units, from wherever you get your deals from:Sales Comps & ARV estimate:Sales market analysis:Rental market analysis:Would love to discuss how to make your extension that much better!

Next is use credit as a transactional tool.

Having that background knowledge from being a CPA will be a great tool as you get into real estate, as I am sure you already know!

You collect market rent (You might be collecting less net rent without a PM, you’re essentially managing for free.)

The definition of a good deal is essentially buying right for what you're trying to achieve.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Tools like Roofstock and local property managers can make remote investing manageable.If you prefer to stay local, explore adding an ADU to your property for rental income if zoning allows.

I have seen what Hemlane offers and it seems like a great tool to use but like to know if better options are out there. 

QBO isn’t made for REI out of the box, however, it is an amazing tool and really has amazing reporting when set up correctly.