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It's an awesome tools and I would stick with that! 

I want to remain local in NJ or at most drive down 1hr to PA (self-manage or, last resort, hire a PM)However, I must also consider maintaining reserves, a safety net for my primary home, and an emergency fund.It's just hard for a new investor now :(

If you hire someone typically they are the ones providing this information, but if someone is paying you, then yes they need this information for tax purposes.BTW - I would say your SS# has been hacked so many times and is on the black market already this is why we monitor ours through other parties or just lock it down at experian and other agencies if you are concerned about it.Yes, I have concerns about ss number safety.

Quote from @Benjamin Blunt: What are the best strategies or tools that you use to find Off-Market Properties?

@Hanh Nguyen neighborhood safety is a non negotiable.  

@Shaun OrtizEvaluating distressed properties remotely can be a little challenging but it's doable with the right tools.

For example:CapEx: $250-300 per unit per year for older properties, adjusted based on age and condition.Maintenance: $500-800 per unit per year, depending on property class and tenant turnover.Make-Ready Costs: $1,000-2,000 per unit for turnover, depending on the scope of work required.Resources and Tools: Utilize tools like BiggerPockets’ Pro Calculator or other underwriting spreadsheets that have built-in assumptions for these categories.

They are a great tool becuase some lenders use AirDNA to qualifiy rental income if the property is not actively an AirBNB.

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.