The credit score is the single best indicator of how one pays their financial obligations.

Another thing, the threads move down the forums rather quickly because it's so busy, so the odds of your post being seen for long by very many people is minimal. 

Starting small, like with a duplex, is a good way to get your feet wet and minimize risks.Good luck!

I've asked my clients a similar question and have developed tools for them to minimize this, but I find there are a few different types of clients.Manager managed - these folks have no issues as they simply upload their year end statement from their property manager, their 1098 mortgage statement and any other one-off expenses they may have paid for outside of the management company. 

Overall, sounds like there is more inventory coming on line in 2025 in some major markets so wondering what some of those leading indicators of a "bottom" might be.

However, if you minimize your vacancy exposure, you may find (just like I have witnessed for years) that it is a much easier and more beneficial strategy.

This used to be a pretty rough area overall.Average income levels in a given zip code as well as school districts are good indications of Neighborhood class.

Minimal risk.

Using your throw-away prepaid credit card of course, to protect your credit, and complying with the contract terms -- I find teasers sometimes do indicate whether the subsequent seminar or product might be worth having your company purchase.

Ok, that could be as minimal as literally hours per year, like <10 per property.