Here's a list of things to track:- Formal lease application- Formal signed and executed lease specific to your state- Payment history (I recommend using online rent collection like Apartments.com, RentRedi, etc)- Maintenance requests and receipts- Accounting for all rental-related expenses (repairs, utilities, etc) The more you treat it like a business, the more helpful you are to your CPA come tax time. 

Welcome to the best online RE investor community.

From what I've learned in this business is that you're not only investing into a deal, but into the people of that deal.I believe that real estate is a game of strong connections, not expensive playbooks.

It seems there’s a common misconception largely influenced by social media, online courses, and influencers who oversimplify the process that real estate is an easy, passive way to generate income with minimal effort.

If you have an Aldi near you it was a game changer for us. 

@Krystal Lozano,Building a portfolio to a 6 figure is definitely a long game. 

Also just look online and steal some ideas...I used to Google Luxury Kitchens and then figure out how to do the same for less $$.You'll be fine with your experience.

You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

Removing all skills from the equation, if you don't take a break from participating as a real estate investor in some way each day, you will stay far ahead of everyone else who keeps subbing themselves out and then asking to get back in when the game is already out of reach.

Wait, I get it, their online reputation will be enough of a guarantee for you!