There's the Cascadia Investors Alliance that meets in Lakewood once a month for free and Fixated on Real Estate that meets once a month in Renton for just $10 a ticket.

.), how many beds and baths, and to what extent are the big ticket items (referencing items that help sale the property, i.e. kitchen and baths) done? 

Already got my ticket!!

I know it can be confusing sometimes because Dallas-Ft Worth is the BEST place for all these gurus to pop up and sell you a high ticket coaching program.But in all honestly I learned everything I know from reading books and taking action.

There are some great replies in here already but I would also want to suggest the use of virtual management software as a supplement to traditional management as well.There are some powerful software tools out there that essential manage all of those units from your computer screen (collect rent, process maintenance tickets).

Big ticket items to the budget are, a new roof, HVAC, and rotted sill.

I haven't bought the ticket yet but am inclined to do so.

You may even want to put another $200 per month in there to save for a/c or roof or some big ticket items.

Apartments.com acquired Cozy btw, both have worked well for me (for general rent collection and maintenance tickets)

His advice was to proceed but leave any major ticket items until after the 120 days.