If saving 20% and building direct is worth it to you I'd recommend it.

I can recommend property management, realtor, vendors, if you need them.

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

Really reaching out today to see if anyone has a good recommended software they use for material list organization & construction management softwares.

Here's a list of things to track:- Formal lease application- Formal signed and executed lease specific to your state- Payment history (I recommend using online rent collection like Apartments.com, RentRedi, etc)- Maintenance requests and receipts- Accounting for all rental-related expenses (repairs, utilities, etc) The more you treat it like a business, the more helpful you are to your CPA come tax time. 

Once you sign up there’s a ton of other systems (Freedomsoft, Prycd, Mailers, LLC, phone lines etc)he recommends that you get in order to do his program successfully.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant specializing in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.Consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Does anyone have reputable recommendations for handymen or cleaning companies in the area?