IREM President Libby Ekre, CPM, shares five essential things to look for:Licenses & Certifications – Ensure the firm has certifications like CPM or ARM, guaranteeing adherence to industry standards.Regional Experience – Local market knowledge is crucial, especially for properties in smaller cities.Property Type Expertise – Match the company’s strengths with your specific property type for better management.Company Culture – Look for a firm that values customer service and team management.

I can prove my hours because I started my accounting firm in late September, which means for the first eight months and three weeks of the year, I was fully focused on managing my two multifamily properties.By using the grouping election, all of my real estate activities would be treated together.

I am firmly in the paid off category less work myself..

I had thought the process would be an engineering firm.

. - I've had to haul away a ton of trash, cans, dirty clothes, etc.

In states that define dual agency ad the broker being the dual agent (not the actual agent) it's going to happen constantly at the medium and larger size firms.

To thrive in real estate investing, you must maintain a firm grip on your finances.

This is a completely self-managed operation (we don't use property management firm). 

They were selling books 50% off so they would not need to haul them home.  

But I don't see how you can go wrong investing in real estate over the long haul.