Definitely do some testing to see which software best fits the needs of your business.

If I had been prepared I could have walked away with a steal.So I sit there today for over an hour while property after property slides by with no interest.

When I left Germany, I arranged for a local tax agency to help prepare my taxes each year, since that is a necessity. 

So, they are not prepared to absorb large changes to their budget all at once.

I have read The Book on Managing Rental Properties, (and have another book on the way along with preparing to get my real estate broker lisence).

@Lucas HannonTo prepare for a multifamily property investment, read books on real estate investing, network with investors, analyze deals using tools like BiggerPockets, stay updated on real estate news, improve credit, collaborate with professionals, understand Texas landlord-tenant laws, develop a strong investor mindset, and set clear goals.Good luck!

Contact numerous lenders, prepare financial paperwork, and acquire a mortgage pre-approval letter.

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It’s called “preparation time”.

I was doing a lot of legwork and still paying RE agent for the transactions up until got my own license.pros: no commissions in your transactionseasier qualification as real estate professional to offset high W2 of spousecan get access to any house/ easy logisticsmore control in the transactionMLS access with all the information on tip of your fingers, you can move fast with the deallicense knowledge helps to make better decisions and gives broader understanding of the industrycan legally do property management for others, wholesale (many states now making outlaw to do it without license)cons:need to take an exam (it needs preparation and to be good not just barely pass you need to study)fees you pay along the way (MLS, brokerage(I signed with investor-focused on and have a monthly fee and a transaction rate))self-management including taxes and feesneed to relicense + paid education Don't forget the biggest con.