Lastly, we set up an online payment portal and sent a welcome letter and instructions.

Include in your guest book detailed instructions about how to deal with that risk e.g. swimming pool, creek, bayou, etc.3.

Depends on size, brand, type (electric, gas, electric heat pump style).I just replaced my gas one at rental and I went with the 12yr rated one and bought the Allstate protection plan for $69 that gives me 5 more years after the 12 yr manufactures warranty. 

Does anyone know of a service that creates a step-by-step instructions as to setting up a process for screening and do you pay for that service? 

. - Manufacturer attempted to repair three times and eventually I managed to get a new washer under the warranty, but the delivery was such a headache because tenant refused to let us in if they were not home.

It is likely the ledger will have some simple instructions for setting up your books and how to make entries.For you to "KNOW YOUR NUMBERS," you must be diligent in logging your entries (this applies to computer systems too).ALWAYS reconcile your bank statement (your bank is usually better at keeping track of your account than you are).There are many books in Amazon for Double Entry Accounting.

As the US economy is driven into 'stagflation' - as prices rise and real purchasing power falls -  will manufactured housing drive out site built ? 

Old Homes Pros: Tend to be in better locations closer to amenities and main attractions, more likely to be walkable, often have larger lots, houses and surrounding area have more "character", sometimes they have features like old growth wood and other elements that add value and longevity, no HOAs; Cons: Near endless potential for expensive issues of every type because of the impacts of time, neglect and old building materials and methods, require more work and money to make them modern and appealing, can be tricky to financeNew Homes Pros: Far less maintenance and potential for issues and may still be under the builder warranty if issues do come up, modern design elements and fixtures, often in good well-funded school districts; Cons: Homes and neighbrorhoods have a manufactured feel and less character, lots tend to be smaller because developers want to pack in as many units as possible (especially in high $$$ markets), tend to not be walkable because the areas adjacent to the best attractions/amenities have been built on already, sometimes built with low end materials, HOAs restricting what you are allowed to do to your property 

One investment in a rural area from an auto parts manufacturer or aerospace supplier can be a powerful economic engine that transforms the employment and income levels of area residents.

When a tenant calls to contest charges, I allow them to speak their peace, then I tell them I will send them instructions for filing an appeal.