I still used a checkbook for tracking expenses but I had to use Excel's comment feature for annotating details for repairs when multiple repairs/improvements occurred in a given month (which occurred a lot last year over the summer since we renovated the house and apt before we rented them).We recently closed on a 9 unit apt building in our hometown and still have the 2 units out of state.

At that point they realize I an not a person wanting to do this for myself, rather for my own business?

I am not working with an agent and I am an not one myself so as far as I understand, the offer could literally just be some simple words written up on a piece of paper.

I would ALWAYS suggest including the local police non emergency line, that comes in handy often and prevents unnecessary 911 calls.Even if utilities are paid by you, it's not a bad idea to include the numbers of your eclectic, gas, and water providers- even if their names aren't on accounts, they can find out when power will be restored quickly (saving you or PM a three am call maybe)As far as gifts go and actual items, things that would apply to most everyone in being useful seem like a good idea (an not offensive in any way like scented candles - those items are not across the board items) but things like nice dish towels, simple kitchen tools/gadgets, a welcome mat, fridge notepads and nice pens, etc. 

I close on Thursday on this property, and an not sure whether I should flip to sell, flip to rent, or renovate and short term rental it out. 

Just mark/annotate these transactions as such in your ledger(s) (I mark it in both my LLC's ledger and my personal ledger).Make more sense?

In the image below, I annotated the Vrbo properties that are Not represented in AirDNA with a No indication.

I am using Stessa right now, and annotate every move of money as owner contribution or distribution.

Purchase price: $290,000 Sale price: $290,000 shortsale that had squatters annoting rewnant and needed 80k all in all was worth it What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

As Notice of Entry is required, keep a copy of one and annotate on it in hand writing, Same sent to all tenants this address and file with site documents.