In this area the ROI isn't always great for major improvements on rentals unless they are truly needed.Good luck and feel free to reach out with any questions.

I use mysmartmove for tenant screening and its very easy for them and will give them access to their report if you deny them.

I have full access to the MLS, have a general understanding of how to utilize it, and currently walk properties almost every Tuesday to get a feel for my market demographic and what's selling.

And sometimes using hard money at a reasonable hard money rate is well worth the end result - especially if you're doing a significant value add project.The most common way given your scenario (I'm guessing you've already completed your sale and started your 1031 exchange) is to do an improvement exchange. 

-> 0 to 10% (model set-up for varying ranges; I can minimize my managing myself, but cost is still my time)Maintenance & Repairs -> ~10% (rough guess - 5% for maintenance and 5% for cap-ex improvements)$500 for other misc per yearAm I missing anything?

You can become an assistant to someone that has access. 

If I understand it correctly, she will have to pay taxes on the selling price minus the purchase price, cost of any improvements, and 500k federal exemption.Are there any other strategies which could be employed to reduce the tax burden?

I’m going to sell this property soon as my HOA won’t allow me to transfer it over to an LLC.We want to purchase 5-15 doors (2-6 multi family homes) in the next twelve months and I currently have about $5000 saved and potentially have access to an additional $150k in family/friends money.

There have been no improvements or repairs made on the home.

The land is relatively flat, no trees or other obstructions, and has access to all utilities.