Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

Of course the co-signer should be significantly stronger in ALL areas as compared to the applicant...usually this is a parent or relative, and they should be well established, with ownership of real estate for years; long and stable employment; no, or very distant, criminal and traffic court records; well funded SAVINGS/IRA's or stock market accounts.

Trusts- Make your bank accounts TOD time of death.  

DM me, and I will send you contacts for attorneys, lenders, and accountants they have previously used.

Maybe you have access to a HELOC, or you have access to a brokerage account you can pull from. 

Direct booking, guest screening, AI messaging, accounting portals, integrations, and more are all extremely valuable.

The recalibration of reserve studies to account for these increases is inevitable, and unfortunately, this will likely lead to higher dues or special assessments, which can hit both residents on fixed incomes and investors hard.

That average person given limited access to a property is not going to have the experience required to know what to look for.Yes, i would have a couple of your most trustworthy contractors with you when you walk the property and i'd film the walkthrough / take as many photos as you can.With a full hour you can easily assess most of what would be needed to account for 

Monthly Expenses: I’m accounting for rent, utilities, and cleaning supplies, but are there other hidden costs I should consider?

I have a lawyer and accountant in mind but need help finding a good SBA loan broker expert.