I asked for proof (receipts, itemized costs, etc.), but he hasn’t provided any satisfactory documentation. 2.

All LPs on this post if an item in your due diligence list failed.  

@Spencer DixonRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

Now, I typically only use them to skim stats on reviews and the more basic items. 

I would hate to be forced to fix an expensive POS item right away. 

I could likely see many things from the TCJA being made permanent, mostly procedural items like the higher standard deduction and child tax credit (Plus eliminating exemptions).

They become advocates, eager to refer others to join our network.

If the property is making money - and I mean really generating good cash flow - then those taxes are just another line item in your budget.

@Teri Feeney Styers the slow flip method that I think he is referring to is the one coined by Scott Jelinek which is buying a livable property using private money on a short term (typical 60 month--like a car) and immediately marking it up 2-4 times and selling it on a 30 year term using a land contract.

For example, if $100 buys a basket of goods today, in 10 years, with a 5% average inflation rate, you'll need $162 to buy the same items.