I think plugging information without analyzing or thinking of what is being done would take 4 hours or even less.However, when I work with clients, I normally try to see if the information that they provided to me makes sense and ask questoins to the client if any.For example, if I don't see mortgage interest, taxes or insurance on a profit and loss statement, its an automatic prompt for me to ask the client a question.Also, be mindful that there is more time devoted to a client than just completing a return.There is sending the welcome email, gathering and organizing information, one person prepares the return, one person reviews the return, requesting e-file authorization forms, submitting the return, letting the client know that the return has been submitted.In the event that you decide to do the return, look over the past 3 years worth of returns to see if they were done accurately.

Communication should be prompt and timely.  

Although receiving communication from the sellers and their agent, we made it to closing as expected and promptly changed the locks.

I know that I’ve always appreciated my landlords who have responded promptly to repair requests.

Although receiving communication from the sellers and their agent, we made it to closing as expected and promptly changed the locks.

Some things we learned as we enter year 2:-cleaner is most important-handyman is also important(you can find both of these reccs on facebook groups for your local market unless mgmt company gave to you)-schlage lock (or similar)-google mesh for wifi and nest (or similar)-nice, professional photos-communication is key (you can find those template prompts on BP forums)then let it rip!  

@Jason Kudo thank you for your promptly reply I 100 percent agree on cons prospective it seems San Bernardino ordinance are indeed getting stricter.

Complex issues require complex solutions, but people prefer simple solutions, something that takes only one sentence to explain, something they can chant.Fear blocks rational thinking and prompts an subconcious response, which is much faster and much more powerful than a cognitive decision.

They were highly qualified and have assets to lose.I promptly re-rented those apts.

The host prompts him several times for what, if anything, is the trigger for this and he demurs.Of course, he's looking forward to it because, in his words, "I get to make a lot of money".