What are some other things I should retain to make the landlord experience easier?

Others may have personal experience to share.

@Chris Lin, I appreciate your candor and sharing your experience here at BP. 

Take advantage of its valuable resources to further enhance your knowledge.Remember, the key to maximizing your experience is to be proactive, ask questions, and share your own experiences.

Coloma @Ryan McKenna  Any update with your loan guys experience?

Tenant screening, especially here in Chicago, is one of the most important things you have to prioritize learning - learning it the hard way is the fastest, but not always the most cost-effective (I know from experience haha)If you still need a solid eviction attorney, please let me know! 

I started with the Simple Start plan, but as I learn more about the software, I realize that to effectively classify income and expenses per unit, I need to use Classes and Locations, which are only available on the higher-tier plans.I’ve seen suggestions to use units as customers as a workaround, but I’m curious if anyone else has tried this approach or has recommendations for managing multiple units in QuickBooks with the Simple Start plan.Looking forward to your feedback!

I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences!

http://www.mccompanies.com/Anyone have any experience with this syndication company?

With your experience and possible skillset, perhaps finding a company to sponsor you for a green card may be a better option?