If you’re still using spreadsheets, it might be worth checking out—it’s like having a personal accounting assistant for your rental properties. 

I’d be happy to discuss how I can assist you.

I was running an sms campaign through an overseas assistant, but I've been researching AI sms marketing platforms that actually handle conversations from beginning to end, qualifying and disqualifying leads. 

I’m based out of state so would be looking for a company that could assist with day-to-day issues as well as securing tenants.

I've done a lot of research on this topic as both an investor and as one who assists other investors in exploring this strategy.

Most contractors here in California will charge their hourly rate and possibly ad on a smaller charge if they need an assistant.  

Quote from @Mary Jo Carruthers: @Albert Hepp Did you know that there are quite a few non profits and also the city of Austin in the austin texas area that provide down payment assistance for first time home buyers?

You could put in a range of numbers for purchase price and closing costs, renovation expenses, and expected returns and you could very quickly get a range of projected return on investments (although an excel spreadsheet could easily do this as well), but I'm sure as technology develops we will see even more sophistication in AI's ability to assist in deal analyzing.

Additionally, you may wish to speak with a CPA as to whether or not becoming an S Corp is the right decision – they can assist with reducing self-employment taxes.

You can rely on the experts to assist you.