Also, as I prepare for estimates, would be helpful to know where my in year deductions actually are.  

I am tired of preparing for the worst... preparing for the worst is killing me slowly and I might not ever make it to experience the best.

@Colin Ford recommend getting experience with your RI duplex before going OOS.You should DIY manage the unit next door, so you LEARN about property management, the goog, the bad and the ugly.Then you'll be so much better prepared to invest OOS!

You have to plow and salt each storm to prepare  for the next storm .

Keep looking, but be prepared for higher interest rates with maybe maximum of 65% loan amounts (hopefully more though).

. - Be prepared to pay for a PMC's time!

I’m wanting to be prepared and educated since I’m new to this and looking for advice.

Its always nice to be prepared.

Make sure to prepare a professional proposal, highlight your STR track record, and be transparent with your financial projections.

The revenue and expense categories line up with your Schedule E which makes it a breeze to prepare for filing your taxes and I like the reporting features, too.