.- Evaluate the best tech platforms to subscribe to. i.e. skiptracing, RE data sites, CRMs, etc.- Create Standard Operating Procedures (w/video) for every repetitive task on the admin, sales, and marketing sides of the business.

To continue your journey, stay curious, network with other investors, analyze the Houston real estate market, manage your finances, evaluate property performance, and manage risks.

Based on my personal experience, owners seems to evaluate two primary cost criteria when comparing PM's, the monthly fee and the placement / leasing fee.  

We feel very confident in our underwriting, but given the jump that we made from SFH to an apartment building, we want to ensure we're not missing steps in our DD/inspection plan.Here's our current plan:1) Have a general inspector complete a Property Condition Assessment.2) Have specialists complete an evaluation of the roof, electrical, foundation, and heat source (2 steam boilers).3) Review financials, all leases, existing service contracts, rent roll, tax assessment, rental certificate, and 12 months of work orders.Here's what I'm not sure about:1) Are there DD items (specifically those that we would request from the seller) that are not captured within #3 above that we should be requesting?

Guest logs must be kept.  

Using your VA loan to HH a 4 Plex is a great plan, I'd just make sure you evaluate the deal first to make sure the numbers add up.

During the Due Diligence Period, the Buyer shall have the right to conduct, at its sole cost and expense, any and all inspections, examinations, appraisals, surveys, environmental assessments, and other evaluations deemed necessary or appropriate by the Buyer.Financing ContingencyThe Buyer's obligations under the PSA shall be contingent upon obtaining financing in an amount and on terms satisfactory to the Buyer, in the Buyer's sole discretion.

If this situation presented itself to me, I would evaluate if my unit is at fair market value and if so, keep the rent as it is.  

A checklist helps you cover all necessary details, while a capex estimator helps you evaluate potential repair and maintenance costs.

This year I am seeing estimates of 8% appreciation in the zip codes I own property in.I am expanding my radius to find a good multi family or small apartment deal, but have no idea how to evaluate the more rural areas.