For rental comps, tools like Rentometer, Zillow, and Apartments.com are great for comparing similar properties.Feel free to share a specific property or area, and I’d be happy to help guide you through running rental comps.

Could any of you guide me on what I should do initially to secure financing?

So when my clients work with me, I simply guide them through the process of originating their own loan (legally, in the states that allow it).

I am very detailed oriented, almost to a fault and wanted more of a detailed breakdown/guide before I take the leap.

My recommendation would be to engage an investment property focused realtor (not a general residential realtor) and let that person guide you through the process from pre-qualification to market/property valuation and selection. 

-Rent collection and financial management is probably not at the top of the list based on some of the challenges that we hear about, mainly because if you are lucky enough to have solid tenants and low vacancy, this is easy peasy, but if you have some challenging tenants that default on payments, or the possibility of an eviction arises, it can be worth paying a management company to help guide next steps."

Hey everyone, I just finished developing a detailed guide on how to read and dispute appraisal reports effectively, and honestly, I’m amazed at how often small errors can significantly undervalue a property.

Investing in real estate can open the door to many different tax elections as well.A good tax professional can help you collect the information you need, guide you preparing well in advance for year end reporting. 

Every adult must be screened and approved, period.Here's a detailed guide on how to screen applicants: Application Screening Guide

He and the entire team at Rent to Retirement have been there to guide me with any questions along the way.