Collect first two months rent up front and deposit on next month. 

2) You have one rental now, what's your goal of buying more?

Didn't do an inspection on the sewer.

It was one of the most oversaturated markets in the most recent years.Big bull on NC, but projections like this make me really wish analysis was done understanding historicals are just that-- historical.

That was an excellent non-answer to my question, Skyler. hihi :)No they are not all the same. some are only interested in dealing with conventional purchases other are as you say better at handling assignments or double closes, some are commercial specialty, etc....A investor friendly one would be, at least from my point of view, one that understands there may need to be some last minute wheeling, dealing, and adjustment made to close a deal, understand what needs to be done and do not freak out about creative deals.Maybe my understanding or thoughts are wrong but that's what I meant by investor friendlyregards :) 

To determine what to offer on a rental property:Determine reasonable market rent, NOT the highest!

One of the best places to see what's out there in your area is to check Airbnb AND Pricelabs. 

As such, I keep them in one account and just track any deductions with a spreadsheet for each tenant. 

There are 20+ CPAs and accountants on this site that specialize in real estate taxation.

In fact, just finished one that I have yet to put on the market.