I thought the information was pretty much accurate on the pros and cons of section 8 and other info.

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.

I have spoken with the realtor at length and gotten copies of utilities bills, internet expenses, trash fees, etc. so I have reason to believe most of these are pretty accurate, but again, would like some feedback from the community on what i'm missing and what else i should be considering.

Accurate withholding is essential to avoid penalties while optimizing these strategies.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Hey Erich - If you’re not working with a realtor, I’d recommend bringing in a GC to walk the property and give you an estimate, that’s usually the most accurate.

You can expect to pay about $5k per year or so, depending on where your unit is and how much you pay for it.I can give you more accurate details and help run numbers on your unit with you, if you like.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.

Hey @Lucas Schlund, so if what you say is accurate then you don't.

You will get a more accurate response if you provide all the details in your post such as1.

Quote from @Michael Smythe: @Steve K.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.