.#2 Repair Management, tracking expenses, following up with outstanding work orders, ensuring work completed with photos by vendors, notifying owners when there is a repair request by the tenant and track the time it takes from work order to completion, track the amount of repairs to a home at end of year so owner can see those expenses and try to get them on service contracts and off home warranties.

It has been hard to keep track of the accounting side of things, which should not be that difficult.

You can track cap rate trends on platforms like CoStar or LoopNet.4.

Here's why (coming up on the November ballot for CA)--> "Justice for Renters Act" I'm a fan of Section 8 and have couple section 8 rentals. 

It's sick and I demand justice.

I'm using Quickbooks to track overall finances.

With excellent credit (800+), you're already in a great position, but I understand the struggle with DTI when you're self-employed.Here are a few options that might help:Asset-Based Lenders: You're on the right track with DSCR loans, but you may find some private lenders or portfolio lenders willing to go into the high 6’s.

Still, expecting a full 100% rehab payment upfront is less likely without significant collateral or a great track record.If you need help finding hard money lenders or structuring the financing, I’d be happy to assist!

Nothing on vacancy rates though.When I was trying to determine demand for Cincinnati, I selected about 20 listings near the location I was focused on, and tracked them for several months.

I personally do both -- I like to have a dual exit strategy on my properties.