Make sure the CPA you hire is experienced in cross border tax planning and working with international investors.

I am sure some of the landlords who are working with property management companies have experienced this before; just trying to get a feel if my expectations are different than others.

There is some good information here, but as others have stated, it looks like your cash flow or lack of is due more to your investment set up, than to your PM.As a Property Manager myself, a few points:It sounded like you are experiencing excess turn over through tenants breaking the lease early - there is a way to handle that.

Anyone know of an experienced Real Estate Attorney in Roanoke?

As this is my first rental property I would love to hear from more experienced people to hear about the errors you initially made, or just things you had wished you'd done differently, so I can learn from you and start off on my best foot.

And every person who has ever built generational wealth in America and experienced that freedom has done it on a foundation of real estate.

Matt Maurice is very experienced in that area if you get another one in 53218 which is one of the more popular investor zip codes. 

He explained that they ran the initial numbers assuming that the property was a 1 unit investment property, and that the new rate for a duplex will be 5.875%.I have a hard time believing this is the best rate I can get.My question for those investors that are more experienced with long term multifamily rentals: is this sort of rate expected?

I want to note that I am not interested in taking business away from any investors; simply a connection with a good contractor that experienced investors use but maybe do not have the capital for a deal at this time.

For you experienced investors out there, what should really be the focus for a newbie looking their first deal, keeping in mind that syndication and raising money will be necessary for me?