I understand that each person's situation is different and unique and can appreciate the insight you all offered. 

Many firms will offer bookkeeping, but they outsource overseas and mark up the price.

I've worn three hats in the seller financing world (as a property buyer, as a property seller offering terms, and as an investor that buys seller financed note). 

2) Their contractor must be properly licensed and insured and we require copies of all this.

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You want an investment that pays for itself, including mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, and even some money set aside for a reserve to cover vacancies and capital expenditures.

The property was rented and generated $160 cash flow after mortgage, taxes, insurance and property management fees were paid.

I work with several private & hard money lenders who specialize in funding BRRRR projects and can offer more flexibility and quicker turnaround times than traditional banks.

We then export this data into an Excel spreadsheet to review metrics such as average occupancy, daily rates, and annual revenue for that specific property type and location.We'll also look at the top-performing properties in the area and analyze the amenities they offer, their location, proximity to attractions/beach etc.

I'm not sure where your home is located but many property management companies, like mine, offer tenant screening services so I suggest you utilize that if possible.We pull credit (with score), criminal background, eviction etc.