Something like he agrees to flush more often and for every month with no back up I credit his rent $25.  

It’s also worth asking the seller for more details on the tenants’ payment history and lease terms.If you’re new to this market, local property managers or real estate agents can give insights on vacancy rates and tenant turnover.

I'm new to real estate and I'm here to learn as much as possible to take action ASAP.

helped me to decide to become a realtor Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Market metrics are great but you can not be real numbers from their own portfolios or past clients.

I'm a real estate investor based in Houston.

And head of biggerpockets real estate investing?  

Is there any real estate specific software that would be better than sage or quickbooks?

In my experience with a specific client of mine, it can often be challenging to make the case for passive income (therefore SE tax avoidance) if you are also a real estate investor doing your own flips.

A few tips to build it faster:1) Attend local real estate meetups and networking events—Houston has an active investor community, and BiggerPockets is a great place to connect with others before meeting them in person.2) Join Facebook groups and other online forums for Houston real estate investors.