Quote from @Krista Lance: @Kevin Sobilo @Thomas Talbert Sorry - I should have specified more, I have a property manager for these properties, and they track all of the accounting, etc.

When I did my research for buying my properties in Costa Rica, I had one of the big STR management companies like Evolve analyze my potential profits and I used that info to raise money through bringing on partners to buy the properties. 

I would say sec8 is the pinnacle of requiring great management, systems, planning and methodology. 

Finally, any advises or tools on how to better manage the development process, track expenses and monitor budget?

We do the book keeping and self manage our properties.  

I also self manage.  

If you ever need help running numbers or managing your property. 

We're self-managing our properties and working over the next few weeks to get them market-ready.

My partner and I are looking to get our next rental (currently have one in a more local market that has a property manager).  

I'm meeting with a couple agents i was referred to through my network and am wondering what critical questions I should be asking them to understand if they are the right partners for me in this market, especially considering I will be managing this investment from the other side of the country, and what info I should be prepared to provide to them.