I started my domain over 10 years ago when people first started going online trying to buy fixer upper houses.

Yeah you’re fairly safe as a landlord.  

Did you feel safe?

There’s a silver lining, though—if the cost of the improvement is under $2,500, you might be able to expense it under the IRS’s safe harbor rule.

You may safely wait for the best deal to come your way. 

In most states they must be published in a local paper which all are online.

Checked info online and should be getting some sort of updates, but nada.

Microsoft Excel, and most budget or free online bookkeeping isn't going to cut it in this situation.For the rental properties you own directly, I often tell clients and prospects that a P&L in Microsoft Excel is just fine and a balance sheet is not necessary for tax purposes. 

You’re online listing doesn’t need to be a comprehensive photo shoot of every single nook and cranny of your home  

They believe that higher cash flow is safe...when in fact it is the market signaling higher risk.