Ask the lender to see if this is something that they require to plan ahead 

Just a heads up this will not be tax free, it will be a pro-rated exclusion.

Think of vehicles like the cyber truck where you need to sign up ahead of time to pre-order and so many people want it that the value increases shortly after they are released.

The rental market is already showing signs of recovery:Spring Is Coming: Historically, the rental market picks up momentum in the spring as tenants prepare to move during warmer months or ahead of the school year.Early 2025 Trends Are Positive: In just the first week of January, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in rental applications, suggesting pent-up demand from renters who delayed their searches in November and December.What Landlords Can Do NowTo make the most of this recovery, consider:Refreshing Your Listings: Update your photos, descriptions, and pricing to ensure your properties stand out.Offering Incentives: Temporary discounts or move-in bonuses can help fill vacancies quickly.Being Patient: The market is already bouncing back, so don’t panic if your property takes a bit longer to lease than usual.What’s been your experience?

Any advice would be helpful as I'm just starting out and am very excited for this whole journey ahead!

I had clients in PHX  and Vegas that lost their 4 plex's because they went 100% vacant and stayed that way.. they owned 4 or 5 of them.. it only took about 3 months of negative cash flow and they were done.Max leverage loss tenants  lose property.. that's the formula..  

There are many ways to skin it but I would go ahead and upgrade to QBO Plus.

I hope you don’t have friction with your partner because the money got ahead of the work.I’ve had some success hiring workers for the day at the prices the gcs pay them $100-200 but have had my fair share of misses here too.

In some places there are a few days grace period to allow for rent that is sent via mail (which I don't get because if it is due on the 1st, plan ahead). 

What tools or strategies are you using to stay ahead of the game?