I also practice as a Realtor because I enjoy it and it is extra income.So as an investor, your options are to get your RE license and have access to a lot of tools and do the research yourself (therefore you're paying with time, energy and a little money) or you work with a great realtor/investor in the specific market you're looking into.

Speed and cost/tax-efficiency are usually mutually exclusive.  

I tell every Chicago investor who calls me about Milwaukee to stay in Chicago - the economic delta is just not big enough to take on the remote cost and efficiency burden.

Markets are relatively efficient and the strong cashflow days were 5+ years ago.

Rex (Real Estate agents and sellers to optimize listings, attract buyers and close deals efficiently) 5.

Before you spend any more energy or resources on this endeavor explain the precise fear that has you wanting to transfer this property to an LLC.

We've found it has superior reporting features, integration features, and is overall more efficient to work within than other REI-specific software.The downside is QBO is not set up for REI so you'll need to do that or work with an expert to ensure it is set up for your business appropriately.Something else to keep in mind is your entity structure and how your entities file tax returns.

Not an impossible task, but it winds up being ALOT of work for a home that is still likely to have a number of deficiencies compared to a newly built, energy efficient home.Now the question I've had a lot of people ask me is: I just bought a concrete block home.

Any recs for something that efficient and clear? 

Additionally, it’s helpful to educate tenants on ways to conserve utilities, such as using energy-efficient habits.