Partner makes plenty of money he just needs a bookkeeper. 

I don't want to get a tenant toilet call and that there 2nd job cut hours so I will have to go by their place 2 to 3 times over the month to get full rent and do double bookkeeping records.

Easier bookkeeping, easier doing taxes, easier if there's an audit. 

That also got me a set of business bank accounts and a business credit card, so I have the convenience now that all business-oriented expenses that will be tax deductible will be on that card, which simplifies tax-oriented bookkeeping.

As you are reading this book, keep a notebook and make notes. 

.- Should I find a bookkeeper to help keep track of expenses in the business (repairs, etc.)?

If you aren't ready yet, why not offer bookkeeping services that can be done from home?

If there is any kind of split of proceeds stated, ask for the bookkeeping of collected receipts for the past 5 months and demand your cut.Also, you can see if there really is a clause that says the lease transfers with sale to the new owner.If he has none of these things to show you, I think you can consider yourself the proud owner of these machines and make them operable for yourself.Hanna

He is the CFO and bookkeeper.

Hello, how did everyone find a bookkeeper who is well versed in real estate investing businesses?