Here is my simple Top 5:1.Review the market – Understand the trends and conditions in the area.2.Analyze the property and the numbers – Ensure the deal makes financial sense.3.Visit the property – There’s no substitute for seeing it firsthand.4.Meet the team – Whether it’s your property manager, builder, or contractor, relationships matter.5.Complete inspections and appraisals – These protect you from costly surprises.If all these boxes are checked and the numbers work for your goals, then it’s likely a solid deal.

It is done with a simple click by the teller or by a processor later.Each one of those reported transactions makes it more likely the person will be audited by the IRS. 

New construction, townhome style or even small simple house style - coupled with nice neighborhood amenities, and in a good school zone 

Simple things like a branded email at your domain and a website can open a lot of doors. 

The answer is relatively simple, it's landlord fatigue.  

@Jay ChungI would have a handyman frame out a simple wall, 2x4s, and drywall.Years back, we did something similar in a garage we rented out.

@Diana Teng isn't it interesting how all of the folks telling you how simple and easy it is are real estate agents and PMs?

“ cash flow returns” almost always compare horribly to a simple bank CD after you deduct for insurance, prop taxes< vacancy, capex, prop management (or your personal time.) etc etc etc. 

With software, it's only as powerful as its user so some clients overcomplicate things and spend most of their time trying to "fix Quickbooks".The most successful and quick clients keep it simple or keep it to their comprehensive level. 

You might want to try tools like Stessa or Buildium for tracking, or even a simple spreadsheet to get started.