For property management, choose a company with a good track record in STRs and transparent fees.Happy to connect with anyone looking to share insights!

Majority of clients I work with today need proximity to NYC and are looking to fast track their real estate investing Journey. 

I’m also in the process of launching a new home inspection company, which I’m confident will help me get back on track financially.

You must find a team with a long track record of experience that you can hold accountable.

These are features like online renter payments, tenant portal (for payments and work orders), help keeping track of work orders, tax reporting features, and accounting functionality.

Keep track of 3 buckets.1) Owner occupied portion - potential deductions for schedule A2) Tenant occupied portion - potential deductions for schedule E3) Jointly occupied portion - likely prorated for both schedules.There are nuances to this, so I recommend looking for a tax pro who can coach you on this. 

When I was tracking my hours, I used WhatsApp to communicate with my property manager, contractors, and guests—it timestamped every conversation and became my built-in log for documentation.

No but keep track of those repairs as it will add to your cost basis when you go to sell it and have to pay capital gains.

It sounds like you're on the right track!

Track everything, including conversations with sellers and buyers, in your CRM and on Excel.