There's a very good chance the issue(s) you face have already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

Hi Scott - You have got the answer so i won't repeat it but key with travel expenses is have a good documentation and clearly bifurcating between personal and business.

Also, I have heard success stories of folks finding good contractors at the home improvement stores early in the AM.

What do you think, is now a good time for CRE investment? 

I've been thinking about how to best utilize my current residence.

The DIY software may be a good option, but as stated has its limitation, especially if you have a unique unaverage property.

But if the manager is at least good enough that they care about their long-term reputation (and also trying to get you to be an investor in future deals)...then this might help.If they are a bad one (or a good one and unable to change), then this is unlikely to make any difference.Remotely you can also do things like doing Google maps drive-bys, etc.

I feel pretty good about this market as the market data shows it being solid.

You want people to tell you it's a good idea, but it's not.

Does anyone know of a trustworthy handyman that is priced reasonably and does a good job?