I already have land holdings near Everett that will certify out at 304 salable density bonus credits.To play this game, I get certified and then "clip off" the transferable development rights for sale to urban developers in the county, who can cash them in for an increase in dwelling unit density from an original 22 units/acre to 58 units, and building heights from 45' to 75'.

What rent collection software do you recommend and why?

The software doesn't provide that level of granular detail that can mean the difference between 2k and 3k a month. 

Quote from @Brandon Weis: How your T12 will look will come down to your accounting software and how it has it formatted.

Dont waste your time game-planning.

Just keep in mind that entertainment expenses—like taking clients out for a show or a game—aren’t deductible anymore.And, yes, you can deduct 100% of your education expenses if you’re already a real estate investor.

.- Additionally, you can track income and expenses consistently using software or spreadsheets.If you track everything, you could show a loss and use that to offset other earned income (such as a W2) which will net you a bigger refund.

In the past year we've been through the ringer financially due to bad contractors, deal promises, and generally just being new to the game.

Profit and loss will be a guessing game. 

I learned a lot from them and they don't make you pay for a whole lot of software and such either.. .or at least they didn't used to.