No hidden fees.3) Proactive maintenance—Getting ahead of the problem is so important to save time and money for ourselves, the clients, and the residents.

What types of properties/strategies are you looking into for your first deal?

The developers are building newer A class properties which leaves them out of the competition for the B-C class properties. 

If you are struggling to make the numbers work, then it is likely not a deal to pursue.Our biggest challenge in the New Orleans area is the cost of insurance.

Is anyone there at this time of the year who wants to connect?

Being that I'm so new in the field, I am trying to think outside the box to find this type of buyer.

We use DealCheck to underwrite deals and QuickBooks Online for everything else post-closing on the purchase.Quickbooks Setup:- Classes allow for separate P&Ls for each property. - Products & Services enable us to track each 'phase' of the rehab. - Projects give us visibility on my projects- My CPA can easily access the reports for tax preparation.

Every step of the way it is complicated, counter intuitive, and time consuming. 

Make a simple spreadsheet or written list with the features of each and see which ones appeal to you most.

I have always been interested in home construction techniques that are different or older.Container homes, these sorts of shot-crete homes, bale homes etc.The biggest issue is not that fact that they will rent, for if they are in the right location, of course they will rent just fine.