Just don't fall into the YouTube trap of planning your first deal with no money.

In this manual (which I assume could be modified to provide to tenants) I include all the financing information (which you would not include for tenants) bank accounts, mortgage accounts, payment information, and mortgage payoff), a list of the contractors, what each contractor does, a list of upcoming planned or necessary repairs, and a copy of all leases associated with the property.

She is planning on renting out to section 8 and has pacified my worries about section 8 tenants.

I'm looking to having my mortgages paid off as I plan on early retirement and the rentals are part of my retirement income.  

I will suggest you plan to House Hack a Duplex or Triplex or Fourplex every year for the next 4 to 5 years and you will thank me later.Goodluck man and keep us posted on your progress!

He knows we plan on continuing to grow our portfolio.

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

How do you plan to operate it?

Luckily, due to the number of items this person had at the home, we added charges for each day beyond the set closing date for them to vacate the property.

But if your a W 2 and real estate is how you are planning on retiring by investing that is a completely different lifestyle and motivation and game plan.