I realize this is an extremely simplified version, but want to make sure I'm in the right ballpark since San Diego is its own kind of monster regarding contractors, material pricing, etc.Do these simplified estimates seem about right?

Permit closure issues might be a problem if they impact the issuance of a U&O.In brief, just wait the 2 months to greatly simplify your experience.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.

Automate & simplify as much as possible.2.

Hi Jason, Let me simplify the answer for you. 

Tenants do not need the latest and greatest technology, these things don't simplify your life.

This will greatly simplify things.

But for the average investor with a long timeline (10 year minimum) who wants broad exposure to many companies and a simplified, time tested approach to securities investing, mutual funds and ETFs are the way to go, especially if the investor is diligent enough to dollar cost average through the lows of this bear market.Summary: The volatility of the stock market this year and my short timeline make mutual funds/ETFs the wrong vehicle for my objectives.REITsReal estate investment trusts (REITs) are the mutual fund equivalent if stocks are like individual properties.

I consulted with a tax attorney last week about how to simplify the “separate  LLC for each property” matter and a Series LLC was not suggested.

Trump did promise postcard-size personal tax returns, and his reform did simplify 1040s for most people who are NOT self-employed and NOT investors.