Newer buildings now have state-of-the-art amenity packages with pools, gyms, co-working spaces, high-speed internet, and community gathering spaces where savvy property management groups will have apartment building events to encourage this sense of community, all being a level of convenience and neighborhood community people cannot get anywhere else.

Ive been using the same for many years now and its my foundation for operations, follow-up, workflow management and communications. 

At the time QB was not the best for property management.

Cash flow depends on the down payment, but using a HELOC could keep your cash reserves intact while you get started.Make sure to build a reliable team (property managers, agents, etc.) to help you manage the property while working full-time. 

Even though I wasn't a good asset manager, I made money on my properties. 

Your property management company can help once you own the property but up until then you need someone good on your side!!! 

I have hot tubs in the majority of my STR that I manage and always request my clients to get them.

How much are you having to pay the management companies?

I am a CT based investor, flipper and property management company owner.  

Doing real estate and managing other peoples money from a fund are two very distinct skillsets.