I have built in the past and I do not understand how anyone can build a house for 250k that will last.As an agent I focus on high end relocation clients and many are positively surprised by the build quality compared to the south.

Combine these benefits with GI Bill-funded real estate education to expand your knowledge.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Charming, smaller coastal towns with a slower pace of life, natural amenities, seclusion and semi-self sustainability are high on the wish list of many high level clients and investors. 

If real estate is involved, separating it into its own LLC before the sale can simplify the process and make it easier to leverage a 1031 exchange.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

If you expand your rental business in the future, an LLC may be worth considering, but for now, keeping good records and securing appropriate insurance should provide adequate protectionThis post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

What property management software or tools would you recommend for tracking rent payments, leases, and maintenance requests?

If you're at all interested in North Carolina, consider the Triangle (Raleigh / Durham) and Triad (Greensboro / Winston-Salem) areas, which are my focus for both clients and myself.

MOST don't try to trick their clients! 

We like to work with clients like yourself who are actively pursing projects and looking to grow their portfolio.

I - nor my clients - will rent to anyone without having of proof of engagement prior to moving in.Hope this helps.