Another tip from Jay is to not always raise rent to keep good tenants.  

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1218823-chic...Hey @Jonathan Klemm, thank you for your tips on how to get started!

Any tips would be appreciated

Quote from @Allison Park: Software is a common question on BiggerPockets.

My biggest tip here is work with the smaller companies.

Please reach out if you have any tips; just here to learn!

Great tip!

Quick tips…✅ Everyday Homeowners - track all home improvements as you could qualify for energy efficiency home improvement credit - new exterior windows, new central A/C, new hot water heater, new insulation material.✅ Investors - Keep detailed records of ALL rental property expenses to reduce your taxable income - helping your CPA spot additional tax saving opportunities.Imperative to use a CPA who is well versed in Real Estate tax code.My CPA is just that - DM me to get his contact information....

A good tip is to reach out to contractors, visit local supply stores, and check out online resources for cost ranges.

I also want to say that if you’re marketing to traveling nurses, the key things they want are 1) black out curtains; 2) quiet, and 3) to bring their little doggies (so he pet-friendly.Another tip is when using Furnished Finders (which is a $99 annual fee per listing) if you have a multifamily, just get one FF account per address, and then as each unit becomes vacant, just change the pictures and listing copy.