We use DealCheck to underwrite deals and QuickBooks Online for everything related to accounting and budgeting.

I started to notice some issues early on when I tried to get some new tenants screened and signed up. 

First off, pardon me if I misunderstand things given the limited amount of information I have, but there are 2 things right off the bat just from your description that could be contributing to your issue: 1) a 2nd floor unit - I had a similar setup for a duplex I owned in St.

Relative AffordabilityDespite recent price increases, Buffalo’s housing market remains more affordable compared to many other U.S. metros.

I thought I bring this issue about Peter Harris back up .I was also told about the $10k start up fee .

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

Within a residence there is a presumed right to privacy and installing cameras by you or your tenants can bring you legal issues.  

It could be her, not getting but I am not sure.I found it relatively expensive to sign up so I didn't proceed.

But structural issues can kill you.