We don't use any software other than excel and quicken.Looking to switch to a more sophisticated software, Yardi seems to be the logical switch but wondering if there is any other program that works for our asset class that people would recommend over Yardi.

I pay myself every 2 weeks using my corporate payroll service.  

If you do figure out an arbitrage strategy, you will make some temporary profits but eventually the computers will detect your wins and start front-running your trades.It helps to have an advanced degree in Math/Physics/Statistics, access to sophisticated simulation software to back-test your trading strategies, and the intestinal fortitude of a Navy Seal :)

So he needs me to provide $25,000 upfront to cover equipment costs, payroll expenses, insurance, etc before the first paycheck.

It sounds like as long as it's a regular, "payroll type" amount that stays more or less the same, then it's OK, right?

This includes making sure my project manager is doing his job, making sure my contractors are taken care of, making sure payroll is completed, making sure my marketing person is making progress on marketing tasks, etc.I'd probably break down those 4 tasks above as follows:40% - Analyzing Deals25% - Strategy20% - Managing the Business15% - Systems and ProcessesAgain, that's just me...

This seems like a Sophisticated bunch of Investors on BP so you guys could probably reach an understanding of your markets in 3-6 weeks!

Anyway, he received a settlement and stopped answering his phone the next day.I don’t have the resources to put someone on payroll, so a handyman that can handle work when it arises, or 5-10 hours a week is a necessity.Anyway, long story longer, I’m hoping someone can give me some solid tips on finding a good handyman.

Payroll, bookkeeping, etc can mostly be done remotely.Here is a great list of questions to ask a potential accountant:http://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/70447-questions-to-ask-a-cpaAlso check out the www.NAEA.org page in your search.

That larger number should reflect the same gross income that the payroll verification should come back at from your employer.