Appfolio is more expensive but after saving money for these past 5 months I have determined RentRedi could be free and I would pass.  

Send me a Direct Message so we can determine if we are a good fit to work together and help you flip more properties in the Houston, Texas Area.I have a straight to the point and no BS approach so you will find some values when you reach out.Thank you 

Whether To file a 1065 partnership return or being treat it as a disregarded entity, Is the determination based on the location of the property or the owners' residence state?

@Geoff Engel depending on what amount of available cash you are starting with and what you ultimately want to achieve will help determine your path.

When you build a relationship and use a Banker time and time again they know your file, credit, and can determine what program would be best for the next step or cash out refinance.

How do you get accurate numbers to determine ROI? 

One question that I'm pondering is, even with the positive growth, how do I determine rental demand in the area?

I would tend to agree with the other CPAs typically.The 500-hour test is one of seven material participation tests used by the IRS to determine if a taxpayer is actively involved in a trade, business, or rental activity. 

Be sure to weigh the pros and cons, and consult with your lender or financial advisor to determine if recasting aligns with your financial goals.

My client had some things come up that prevented her from executing, but these were some of the options I had put together for her, a regional bank, a regional CU, and a national bank.Reminder that NOI sizes CRE debt, and that's often what determines the down payment requirement, not anything to do with the client or particular lender, just the property itself.