So if he can form a relationship with you, it may pay off when you get a distressed property that isn't suitable for a traditional sale, you'll call him.

I know an LLC is not necessary to invest in rental properties, but I’ve decided this would be a better option for me in the long run.

Here's what has worked for me:1.

With rising rates and tighter lending criteria, finding creative financing options has become a major focus for me and many others in the community.

I haven't really given it much thought as to why that might be but it's held pretty true for me in my area. 

I did pretty well in Madison county and Rankin Newer homes for me no foundation issues the best renters the city has you DONT need to rent section 8. 

However, I cannot find info on whether it syncs with Appfolio, which is a downside for me since my properties rely on that.Overall, if anyone has found a better real estate accounting solution that handles property management well, I’d love to hear about it.

Unfortunately, Realtors come in many forms, and finding one you feel comfortable with an be a challenge.

However, when you get to forms 8582 (passive activity loss limitations) and form 4562 (depreciation & amortization), it's less math & more theory. 

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Need a spreadsheet or form?