Using a single LLC is simpler and cheaper but puts all properties at risk if one faces legal issues.

Xero seems to be cheaper and very user friendly (from reading reviews) but like you said most accountants use QB. 

.- it is cheaper to buy a property with an existing ADU than adding one   In addition you would receive RE purchase financing.  

Much cheaper than the big box stores.I don't need a VA for any of that. 

Buying a home is the best Investment you can ever do, owning your own home, having the equity and most times its cheaper than rent.How do I overcome the rate, by paying the principal down!

Alltec is cheaper options out there, works fine with basic functions but certainly has limitation compared to other fancier ones.

65% of your success is the list, not the letter.I totally disagree with Jonathan about saying you will not lowball.You will, and then you look stupid.Unless you are a realtor and can offer listing solutions, I would say you will NOT pay full retail so you don't get all the calls of worthless leads that want full retail.The only reason to do this is if you are a rookie and want practice talking to people.Easier and cheaper practice is to go to craigslist or facebook marketplace and call landlords that are renting and ask them to buy.Your letter is fine, if you find a motivated seller, they will call.

Insurance is WAY cheaper for a new build, as are utilities, because the newer homes are more energy efficient, and also have less need for immediate upgrades. 

A second, and less labor-intensive reason was that having ceilings that matched walls and trim make the space feel cheaper, and even though our rental isn't in an A neighborhood, we want to give our renters a feel that they're renting the nicest place in a neighborhood. 

More people probably looking in the cheaper/median priced areas as well with inflation kind of hitting peoples wallets more the last year or two.I think updating the units and being more aggressive on price is really all you can do since we obviously aren't in control of the economic factors.