On top of that, you are getting experience, you get some of the tax benefits of being an investor AND you get to enjoy appreciation, both forced and passive. 

I think it's about $2500 now to connect here, on Lake Norman. ( Considering how high the property taxes are you'd think the connection fee would be more reasonable. )  

Refinanced them both to get my money out but they only rent for $795 and $775 but property taxes are a little cheaper in AL. 

Any tips on starting off, or books that helped you in the beginning of your journey would be amazing!  

Jeff personally has joined strategic calls with my accounting team as we were planning both for implementing tax strategies and for strategizing for future growth, which was about 3 months ago, bringing us to the stage we're at today as we prepare to take on this new project.

Everyone makes mistakes now and again when filing a tax return whether it be forgetting a deduction, missing a portion of your income, or improperly depreciating an asset.

A few tips here to help minimize damages...1.

Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).

. ;-)But, where mentors/coaches/teachers should shine, is directing individuals on the path they choose, in the market they choose, providing the fundamentals, through marketing, acquisition, ownership, asset protection, taxes and goal planning.

Things I've got down to minimal effort or fully automated: * Rent, security deposit, and fee collection* Basic accounting and tax packet creation* Listing vacancies* Lease signing* Applications, credit, and background checksThings I'm still dealing with directly ad-hoc or don't have a well defined process or solution in place for:* Requests and communication with tenants* Finding and coordinating service providers for maintenance and repair work* Scheduling showings and getting prospective tenants to make their appointments* Tenant turnover for move in and out* Keeping up with legal changes and lease template updates* Setting rent amounts* Lease enforcement - tenants are responsible for things like yardwork, routinely get letters from the city about weeds / tall grass, etc.Questions for the group:* What am I missing if I were to make out a checklist of an "automated property"?