It’s like a built in test. 

Keep personal and business finances separate to create less headache.You should also do the following to make your bookkeeping easier:- File all receipts in a dedicated Google Drive folder.

However, after tenant moved out on 9/30/24, the pool for interested tenants was shallow and so we listed the property to test the market and ended up getting an offer at asking price within a couple days.

Columbus is rapidly growing, with the population, job market, and growing tech scene driving strong rental demand.

A realtor who understands the numbers can help analyze the property’s projected cash flow and ROI, plus they might know local leads from probate attorneys or even “drive for dollars” efforts that can reveal off market gems.

I haven’t gotten a tour yet, but based on driving by and photos of the inside, it looks ready to rent right away.

In Phoenix, where I’m based, or in markets like San Antonio, the best realtors do more than just list properties.. they go “driving for dollars” to find oppurtunity, leverage their local networks (probate attorneys, CPAs, divorce attorneys) and carefully analyze each property’s cash flow.

It could also be worth it to test the market and see what kind of offers you receive. 

Additionally, take some time to drive around your neighborhood and gather information on recently sold properties within a mile radius.

For seasonality, I take into account holidays and local events that might drive demand.I'd be happy to connect for more ideas!