Like anything it has to stay balanced but small gestures go a long way in reducing turnover and mitigating many "would be" issues. 

But it seems to my simple way of thinking isn't that *also* going to reduce your monthly benefits to a large percent?

Examples could include:Partnering with other investors to share risk.Using seller financing or lease options.Leveraging creative rehab techniques to save on costs.Negotiating with contractors in a unique way to reduce expenses.I’d love to hear any stories, tips, or approaches that helped you pull off a deal others might have instantly passed on.

Depreciation can be applied to the investment portion, reducing taxable income.

Do you think certain methods help reduce late payments?

After purchase the assessment office was given the survey and quickly reduced the acreage for taxation to 1.8 acres also. 

Turnkey properties come fully renovated with tenants already in place, reducing the learning curve and allowing you to focus on growing your portfolio.You could also leverage local expertise by connecting with real estate agents and property managers who know the market inside and out.Feel free to connect if you want to discuss further. 

Bank of America’s business credit cards seem better, but I’d need to hit their Preferred Rewards status to reduce fees, which might be challenging.Amex: I like Amex’s reputation and services, but their outgoing wire fees are higher, which is a downside given how many wires I send.My ideal solution would be a business account with minimal wire transfer fees (especially outgoing wires) and a solid business credit card option, preferably with no foreign transaction fees.What would you recommend for someone like me who does a lot of outgoing wires and occasional foreign transactions?

Negative cash flow also can offset positive on other units to reduce taxes today.

Even in the nice locations, most top out around $2,800.Of course there is also your increased insurance, vacancy, repairs, CapEx, and the never mentioned reduced rent on the main house since having a stranger living in your backyard usually isn't appealing to most renters.