You’ll definitely want to dig into the zoning and permit requirements for your area to get a clear picture of what's allowed and what the associated costs might be.Also, don’t forget to factor in things like parking and whether you’d need to add a kitchenette to make it a viable short-term rental (STR).

•Unfortunately, the condo associations for all my properties don’t allow short-term rentals, which has been a bit frustrating.

Most of the cost associated with attorneys is filing fees and service. 

This will ensure that most of what COULD go wrong gets addressed on the front end so that you don't have to get bogged down with ongoing maintenance judgement calls.If none of these suggestions seem tenable in reducing the brain damage associated with owning property, then owning rental property directly might not be for you. 

The risk associated with financing almost necessitates a cash offer.  

Look into local business groups, professional associations, alumni networks, etc.

Reach out to a few and see who you like.You can also ask members of your local real estate investors association for real estate accountant recommendations.Good luck.

Aloha,While associated fans may be multi-speed, the actual "cooling" mechanism- compressor, evaporator, condenser, coolant lines and controls, are not.

15 years of investing in class B single family in Milwaukee with a medium size portfolio: 1 eviction and 3 cash for keys.I am on the board of the RPA Rental Property Association of Wisconsin and 2%-3% sounds about right to me for class C and D portfolios based on what I hear from our members.A good MF portfolio should have under 30% turnover rate, with SF you can get under 20%. 8% eviction seems very high in that context. 

What if you don't have their SSN, how do you make sure it is associated with them for future record?