There is plenty for everyone and really, there aren't enough investors out there to get the job done.Sigh.In a somewhat related vein, I can't figure out why people always say they want 20 doors.

With literally MILLIONS of sites on Google searches, something has to be DONE to stand out to Google (and their roving "spiders").

In a similar vein - do you personally use a bookkeeping software or do you do it within your financial institution's capabilities to help ease tax time? 

It's hard to be cashflow +ve in this market in NorCal.

If you have a very clean looking piece with no veins and the such, chips and other problems will stick out more on it.  

=======Locate the septic feild(s)(s)(s).Have a scientific drinkability test on the tap water for any contaminates.Beware of big (and small) spiders in the basement.9 x 9 tiles are probably asbestos, same for the glue used to hold them down.Wiring and electrical panels may be at end of service life.Florescent lighting may be circa 1960 (I dream of Jeannie) lacking modern non-buzzing startups and be way to many for modern use (electrical hogs).Don't drink any of the water (or even get it splashed on you) without having it tested first.The building may have city water and well combination.Find all abandoned septic fields.Find out if the fire suppression equipment is up to spec with the local fire dept--inspections, types.Without a roof and with many broken out windows insurance may be hard to find.Paint--expect lead (the pealing type) of paint.Assume anything with capacitors-(HVAC, Florescent troffers, Kitchen electric motors, food service garbage disposals, etc.. )-the capacitors are bad--do not turn on until checked by a competent technician.Look for a basement.Look for fallout shelter(s)(s)(s) underground separate from the building (Duck and Cover Turtle era).Look for steam heat system and have it inspected for possible use or demolition.Look for abandoned wells, that may have dried up or were too contaminated to continue use.A phase 1 enviro would have been a good CYA move--you can bet any buyer from you will get one...Pay to have a written professional inspection done of the building to get a consolidated look at the things you will be facing.

For example, some people are very successful renting out larger homes for insurance placements and the income equals or surpasses short term rental income, but you have to have the right property in the right location and really work that vein.

The floors are maintained but the stairways reek of spider webs.

This kind of dramatic shift sets off my skeptical spider sense (say that 3x fast) in a major way.

If your property has lots of southern live oaks you need to factor in another $500-$800 every other year for tree trimmingAs for scorpions, spiders, snakes etc.