You keep track of all of your real estate related transactions (date, amount, vendor name, purpose, property identifier) and then create a pivot table from this data to quickly create a rough Profit & Loss Statement.

When I had to deal with problem tenants in BC, I kept track of who I talked to at the residential tenancy board and when, so I had a record as well.

If you only have one property and it needs work, you decide on that first (you are on the right track there).

My track record includes successfully completing several property flips.

You will want a Realtor who is looking out for your well being and not trying to sell you the most expensive property and a property management company who is honest and has a track record of high performance in rentals - both booking percentages and rates. 

Relied on neighborhood track record to get to front of the line & took advantage of transaction space with limited market participants.

Those paying that $8k on the low end...........well, I got a spreadsheet that you can use to track your sub-to multifamily expenses.

It will make it easier for him to keep track of project with you. 

It sounds like both of you are on the right track right now, but the last thing you want is for something to happen between you and your girlfriend and she walks away with all your money right there.

Part of my plan is to better track my existing portfolio.