There is so much that goes in a business, rental rates, rental tax, inventory,  job costing, payroll, business analytic reports etc, QiuickBooks does handle what I have mentioned here. 

This can be very expensive and is usually the worst choice because you can't justify the cost.2.

I am purchasing STR insurance and have all licenses, but if something happened would HOA cover outside costs. 

Heating costs and interest rates dont help the numbers but demand is high and resale numbers have been impressive

I prefer to not hire an attorney unless I must because I am afraid it will cost a lot of money.

I'd say my biggest question right now is how to get accurate numbers for when analyzing a deal (specifically insurance and rent) and what's the ideal percentage to use for variable costs?

What can I do to ensure there are no surprises after closing and avoid a costly eviction? 

I looked at putting in meters direct to every home, but they would cost roughly $2,000 per meter if put as direct to tenant, which seems cost prohibitive.

@Steven HsuBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.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 who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

Here are a few key pitfalls to be aware of:Common Challenges:1.Aging Properties: Many Section 8-eligible homes are older, which often means higher maintenance and repair costs.