I have group of clients who are investors. lets please discuss sometime about your experiences / plans on new builds.

Avoid Lawson, one of my clients got in trouble bc of their terrible quality issues.

I try and push my clients a bit more on year end items from October on so January isn't a Poop show for all parties. 

They've been pretty terrific so far, just need to get clients in there.  

The area among several others is more than capable - the finish product is far more important once you’ve picked an area that’s proven to perform.I’ve bought 25+ for me and clients in the last 18 months and manage 15+.  

I say the same things to my clients.

For most people it means October 15th.For my clients the deadline is February 3rd, because my firm is in Houston and has a special hurricane-related extension.

My out-of-state clients love it here because the deals are at a very cheap price point - $120k-$180k, and still meet the 1% rule, are positive cash flowing, and have lots of appreciation potential.

My wife is a bookkeeper and all her clients use Buildium but that too doesn't sync. 

my clients have done it. depending who is on the deed. plus, you can rent by the bedroom. highly recommend.