They have an option to do a flat fee for utilities which I opted in on, and yet the automated system still sent out an email to tenants to get utilities in their name.

@Teddy MaoThere are many REI opportunities in different markets - markets in the Midwest and Southeast of the country are really great - where not only are the purchase prices reasonable for most RE investors, but the homes are turnkey (new builds or completely rehabbed homes, tenant ready, systems 10 years of life remaining on them, property management teams in place) with appreciating home value AND appreciating rent.

What is the best calculator or property analysis system that I could use to analyze properties?

Good mixture of travelers for the hospital systems, university, state workers and employers like GM.

After a thorough review of systems, we had plumbers troubleshoot and repair/replace a couple of small chronic bathroom leak issues, and electricians installed a number of end-runs back to the panels so that rooms could each have window A/Cs running without tripping circuits and other such issue.

I have had several land flippers on my podcast and every time it sounds like something anyone could do and do well, but you have to know the system to doing it.

Forte payment system explained that it would not have processed until 6PM CST so it is dependent on balance at that time.  

But you also mention "Compare being able to write off the $370,000 today versus having to depreciate it over the life of the asset - 39 years - that’s quite a difference!"

Versus a investment home pulling out 75% LTV and a higher rate. 

Having a robust system in place to vet tenants for the right fit is key to long term success.