I just do not understand the need to add "benefits" to the programs  that are just not real. 

Also any tips for automating this as much as possible and how to protect the property financially and property management would be appreciated.I ALMOST understand the rental arbitrage strategy if building a company scaling with say 30 + units and looking for high short term cash flow.  

As a result, I've increased the rent to my standards and past other landlords' standards who are afraid to go past 10%!!! 

Jimmy Napier, 40 years ago, told me that 95% of people do not really understand the concept.  

In this option your agent would either get paid from you directly in your closing costs OR from the seller via seller concessions.like Russell said, if you are comfortable with the transaction and understand what you are signing and you don't need things explained and you have connections with inspections and title companies then go for it.

From my understanding, if you list the properties under a legal business and sell the business itself the ownership of the account isn't getting moved.

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

CoStar) to understand the rental market (rent amounts, absorbtion rate, etc..) but that service is fairly expensive. 

Do your homework first - then you'll be ready for a more meaningful conversation with a landlord.Best...Thanks for your response. so I have researched the rates and I understand that screening a tenant is crucial. mu biggest concerns are the carrying costs until a tenant is filled as I’ve heard the process can take up to 3 months to find a tenant.

In a tenant friendly state you have to.BTW, when you list, there's a fair housing law. you cannot deny a sec 8 if they qualify. your standards need to be the same for everyone