The franchise isn't going to let you use their name without knowing there is a high quality operator in place. 

If not possible then do your due diligence on any operators in your market of choice.

Net Operating Income2nd is cash on cash3rd is cash on cash + principal from debt service

I have a few properties that I'm self managing (in CA) and I'm looking to add another one by the end of the year (in another state), but I have no clue as to the best approaches when it comes to tax season.I try to keep well organized records since I have a background in personal finance and a bit of accounting, but after that I'm so lost.Are there any accountants that operate remotely?

You are afforded the same benefits as any landlord, (i.e. depreciation, operating expenses and such) with the caveat that it will only be a percentage of the total property.

I hired a virtual assistant team to assist me with operations such as skiptracing, transaction coordination, acquisition and disposition, including email and other marketing strategies.

I would act as property manager for the property, and in lue of fees I would put those funds back into the operating account until those funds matched the initial investment that was needed by the other 4 partners. 

More specifically, talk with the sales reps that sell the compact excavators and compact track loaders, they will 100% know some smaller contractors, landscapers, and owner operators who are looking for the exact job you're talking about.

Hi all,I currently own and operate a home inspection company in the Hudson Valley, NY area including Orange, Sullivan, Ulster, Dutchess, Rockland and Putnam counties.  

With clever legal structures and effective operations under the guidance of an attorney, you can have this too!