I like the idea but you forgot the cost of the internet service for the router which should cost approximately $50-$100 per month depending where you live.

is it likely that a brand new investor will cash flow by buying in a market they don't know, because someone on the internet told them to, and so they buy the first property they see on Zillow? 

also many HOA dues also pay for some utilities (water, internet, pest). you start adding up all those costs to pay on your own, you may end up paying more than the HOA costs.

Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.

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Some of the names I have heard are: appfolio, buildium, rent manager, rent vine - but doesn't seem like there is a clear favorite among users.  

Does one have better internet or phone reception? 

Electric, property taxes, vehicles, internet, phones, water hoses, wheel barrows even, etc.5.