I did have on break in and they stole finish carpenters tools.. that one in 3 plus years and almost 90 new builds. 

Finding caregivers who are not only qualified but also compassionate is essential.

I am looking forward to learning from all of the members as well as the tools offered here.

It is essential that you consult with an experienced cross-border team including attorney(s) and tax expert(s) to ensure that you access the right advice!

Any other tips or tools that have worked for you when investing and you think I should definitely consider?

Last cleaning cycle, I had two of my properties with disconnected/damaged vent ducts that essentially vented the dryer into the basement (in one case) or the attic (in the other case).  

@Michael Ludwig They are Jurassic tools of navigation much like using a sun-stone to figure out which way to go.

The closing cost and associated fees often add up in these transactions.In the examples that I saw … Essentially there may be a mix of private/creative/bank money to get the asset initially.

BP has various tools to help you analyze your deals (rentals, flips, wholesale, etc). : https://www.biggerpockets.com/investment-calculators7.

You can also ask the tenant to sign an estoppel, which essentially has them verify the rent they are paying.As for expenses, the main areas where they can go awry include property taxes, which you can determine on your own; the mortgage, which you can also calculate; insurance, for which you’ll have a quote beforehand; and utilities, for which you can obtain the bills from the landlord.