Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

Stessa is great - it really is only missing maintenance request functionality - that's the reason I signed up for buildium.

For that reason I built a full-functioning cash flow model taking into account hard money, the mortgage refinance and all relevant operating expenses to assess monthly cash flow.

Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.

Each bank has a different website, so you may have to search for foreclosures using the search function on these sites.8.

A non conforming unit is technically legal but it doesn’t meet current zoning (but possibly was once a legally functioning unit as a residence).

That market from what I can see on the few trips I made to perform due diligence is really robust and such a pretty area I can see the attraction for those working in Tech or govmit in DC. 

Guys take it for payment so it functions like a currency I guess.  

While you shouldn’t categorize all tenants and it’s the landlords responsibility to properly screen, the tenants who reside in better situated housing and pay higher rents are more financially responsible meaning lower rate of rent loss and will generally take better care of the property which combined will result in less time allocated towards management functions if self-performed or more favorable management fee structures if 3rd party management companies are utilized (which ties back to #1, as well).

The folks cheerleading that it’s easy or typically the folks that haven’t done much of it themselves.. hopefully that’s a little clearer. just need to do robust SEO  or so thats what I have heard.. all our deals come from Networking ..