Hes a biggerpockets member and excellent agent.

But, excel is totally fine in the beginning (in addition to your PM software to capture transactions outside of the properties).We use QuickBooks Online exclusively for all of our REI Clients.

The main line is an excellent market for rentals but it can be very pricey as many of the spots are Class A RE. 

Thank youTo add on to the other already excellent replies:- The syndicator typically either bakes their management and operations into the investment, thus making additional funds for themselves, or uses their own subsidiary or someone they have a partner deal with.

If you have some availability to discuss your goals further, I'd be happy to go over some excellent investment opportunities in Georgia that might align with your objectives.

Websites like BiggerPockets are excellent for getting leads from experienced investors who’ve vetted their GCs.

Depending on the strategy you end up going with will probably dictate what property manager makes the most sense as they all have their different niches they excel at.

@Melissa FinneyEven if someone give you a referral, what meets their expectations, may not meet yours.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!

Btw, right now I'm still using a self-built Excel spreadsheet that works just fine for me.

That said, above all else, I would prioritize experience far more when making your selection than the physical location of your tax professional.