I write this to make a point.

.- I hate all the PM software out there.

The codes concerning water connected to 220V that people climb into are pretty specific.If the tub burns up and/or the house burns down, their insurance and your insurance may not cover the damage if the tub was not properly wired.If you agree, in writing, to allow the tenant to repair or modify the tub and/or the wiring you are effectively putting your own head in the proverbial noose.I work on a lot of tubs at long-term and short-term vacation rentals.

With that spelled out, you don't have to accept the first tenant...although that is often the practice.Most important thing to remember is what ever you decide about policies, put them in writing.

Write it all down.

Second, I hand write everything and make sure to use real stamps not printed or bulk mail.

He does repairs and rebuilds, does the collections, and writes you a check every month.

(not in it for the $$$, just to get into the market, PROBONO work)2. my accountant said I can't deduct any of the work I have done on it... b/c I am not generating any INCOME from it.3. in PA, I can't even management it if I don't have BROKER license (thank goodness for POA (power attorney)these are things I didn't know til after...I have another investor waiting (again a family) but I really don't want to do another probono work..... so I am getting my license now.Make sure you have in WRITING the 50/50 split, and that you have Power of Attorney... or open an LLC with both your names on it, and by it that way.we haven't decided to buy/hold/rent or sale.....my investor is pretty much hands off..which is nice bc they are out of state... but even still, "too many cook in the soup" can happen, b/c it is their 100% money and their property.without the POA...I have no say in this deal.

They can even have different auto-underwriting software.

Try them first then see if Foremost will write your houses.