Just hire a third party bookkeeper and have them make sure the books are updated on a monthly basis

The rules vary so much that even in the same states there are different rules at different counties. 

We have the highest Realtor count per capita is the U.S.

Don't just read the lease!

WE all get paid at the same time when the property closes I get my money back and my agreed on captial partner split they get the rest.. for some it works great we help them scale.. for others that just do a few a year and are dialing for absolute cheapest rates and have the money for downpayment and to make payments etc.. thats the route they will go usually broker who is putting them into a large lenders program and raking points off the top and at closing..

I encountered this question all the time.

The reality is real estate isn’t just about appreciation and cash flow—it’s also about survival when things go south.Many new investors operate on razor-thin margins, believing that rental income will always cover their expenses.

With the addition of projects like the orpheum and the waterfront development well on its way I think Dover might be one of the best buys along the seacoast right now. 

I always found QB to be clunky, not user friendly and just kind of overkill.

Renting it out before that could violate the loan agreement unless the lender grants an exception (e.g., job relocation).