And in most cases, reading a receipt and knowing which property/my management company it is tied to (done automatically by separate accounts linking to my software), even if I don't do a very good job documenting, I have enough to go back and justify almost any expense.  

Hey @Steve Johnson, I found your website but it does not explicitly mention HVAC and I actually was about to ask on the forum if anyone had a recommendation for a furnace repair job... not a big job, one unit in a duplex not working properly.

You have recycled the container which is good, but is anything else more sustainable or recyclable vs any other type of build job?

If the investor is looking for both appreciation and cash flow; they need to be looking at cities/markets with growth (population and jobs), along with a consistent decrease in crime (all over the past 2 decades). 

That said, I think it’s impressive that you’re able to manage this with fewer accounts—hats off to you for making it work efficiently.For me, having accounts like income, operating expenses, marketing, and taxes gives each dollar a specific job.

Job Opportunities: The state's robust economy and business-friendly environment attract investors, but are other states catching up?

Around October, finished my MBA and told my seasonal job I was coming back this season, I was able to lock in. 4 days a week 3hrs a day resulted in a consistent 500 calls per week give or take.

You want to consider the quality of tenants you get and being in a central area means people can get to their jobs / school conveniently.

I aim to allocate a small amount of funds toward a Roth IRA and a high-yield savings account (HYSA).My current job offers limited opportunities for overtime, so I’m exploring side work related to real estate, such as part-time property management or similar roles.

Give them money or they lien the house and walk off the job.