Quote from @Dan Huang: @Tyler Sweet I am a firm believer in the disruptive value of blockchain technology and decentralization, and a crypto-friendly realtor in Las Vegas. 

The key difference, though, was he spent months carefully getting to know the local architecs, reputable builders, and even a couple of niche design firms that specialize in modern builds for mid- to high-end buyers.

., I left Anderson for a small firm that will do the actual taxes and then another company that specializes in tax strategy. 

Can anyone recommend a firm that does not use Lexis Nexis for background checks?

But, you'll need to get with an REI-savvy bookkeeper/firm to help you set it up since it's not an REI-specific software.

@Cheryl Abram, there could be a number of reasons why large investment firms focus on smaller investors.  

You can be firm while still being kind.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

Quote from @Max Emory: Quote from @Joe Villeneuve: Quote from @Max Emory: @Mary Jay, the $800-$1k sounds like phantom cash flow or spreadsheet cash flow that gets eaten up by repairs/maintenance, turnover, vacancy, CapEx, etc.I've owned rentals (with leverage) since 2019 and our REI bookkeeping firm has serve tons of landlords.

There are plenty of firms which were never dishonestly managed, no need to only look at rosy projections, which may not be backed up in long run and not at management past.