As the clerk how you can trace ownership of a certain property using their grantor/grantee system and by using the tax assessor's system, as well.Yes, I know these things are likely online, however you are in the "wax on, wax off" stage and need to learn the original system for which computers and online databases have merely automated.

In most cases we would assume Zillow has an inflated value due to the nature of their automation.  

You’re leaving money on the table if you try to do pricing on your ownFind a solid cleaner and handyman (this may take a couple tries) as they are the lifeblood of your business and will help you with any last-minute requests that you can’t do being far awayUse a Property Management System (PMS) tool like Guesty or OwnerRez to automate messages and run your business more efficientlyGood luck and DM me if you have any further questions!

Hi, Guys.My name is Dmitry and I'm a full-time software developer.I live in Tampa Bay, work remotely, making a good income and generally like what I do.But the thought of "what if" pushing me to think about other sources of income.I and my wife purchased recently our first home, and now we saved up a little to put as down payment for our first rental property.After reading few books and getting some info online, videos on youtube and bigger pockets posts and webinars, we decided that starting with rentals is the best way to go.Now we are working with a realtor, looking for the first deal, but not sure if its hot TB market, low price range (under 100K) or I'm just trying to be too safe, but I just have trouble finding something that will work.It has been about two months since I started to get leads from the realtor (automated search), but I haven't seen even one that would give me some confidence that it would work.But hopefully, will find one soon.Our goal is to start with one property before the end of this year.P.S.

You COULD find a maintenance guy and.or get rent collection automated, but on the first month rent doesn't get paid through the system or your maintenance guy doesn't answer his phone, you'll be in a bad spot.

Automate everything you can- online applications, rent payments, background checks, etc.

My husband will be especially excited to hear about the keyless entry tip because that has already been on his mind to update since he really enjoys anything to do with home automation. 

Some times automated findings from fannie mae's underwriting engine will allow self employed borrower's to use one year of tax returns.  

I'm working with two agents in CT who have set up an automated email search for me from the MLS so I can find properties quickly.  

Estates....or out of state owners with renters....more of the weird stuff where there could be a reason they're not paying taxes....owner is in prison, owner died, owner died and kids living in the house, weird lenders who might not be all that sophisticated or automated, ones that had previous tax lien loans, out of country owner, etc.In my experience it is extremely rare that you see a 2000 or newer built house with no loan that is in great condition that's worth $200K actually sell for $10-20K in back taxes.