Some other great options for long term properties that combine both property management with Bookkeeping is Buildium, Appfolio, Resman.

Either combine into the same top line figure essentially, with the Max varying per lender but typically 4.25% max Happy to run through this further!

This is entertaining.

Our combined income is, on average, around $230,000 a year. 

The combination of the market and the current interest rates are making us hesitant, but at the same time we are eager/excited to get ready, and feel we have the cash to do so...

If everything is working for you, why even entertain the offer.

Again, not an in depth report, but something to start with and combine it with your boots on the ground data, county traffic reports and city data (all free online).

NOTHING can target motivated sellers because NO ONE knows when someone, anyone, you, becomes motivated.So combine these 2 steps.Yes lists CAN target foreclosures, absentee owners, probates, tax liens, absolutely. 

If it is being sold as-is and they are only entertaining cash offers, it could be because the house is not habitable in which case a bank won't touch it with a mortgage. 

So, your combined Medicare and NIIT tax rate would be 5.3%.To calculate the total tax savings on rental income, you would add up the savings from federal and state income tax, and Medicare/NIIT tax:Total Tax Savings = Federal Tax Savings + State Tax Savings + Medicare/NIIT Tax SavingGiven your tax rates, you can calculate the total savings.