If you have properties in low crime areas with higher incomes, Section 8 becomes a way more risky alternative for you.

Alternatively, you can hire a title company to assist you.

Curious to know how it's going and if it's a good alternative to selling my properties or trying to do a 1031 down the road. 

Not as good of a deal as a new card but if you're having trouble with a new card, could be a good alternative!

But if you’re looking for a free alternative, county property records can work but take more time.

Our team works with a lot of out of state and out of country investors and most state that Pittsburgh is one of the best markets they invest in due to the more predictable nature of our market (we don't have the bubbles that many of the larger cities do in regards to housing surges and bursts).

Alternatives? 

To avoid any confusion, this is not the same thing as ( “home sharing”, or an “owner-occupied rental.”)Improvements generally need to be depreciated over 15 years, note I said generally, depending on the nature of the improvement and how long the IRS standard depreciation period is for the cost and size of expenses.Strategies depend on a number of things including, but not limited to: type of property, your material participation, how long you plan to hold it, your goals.

I have seen these appreciate very well given that they are the alternative for those who cannot afford a 3 bedroom home.

The AppFolio integration works great, but everything else is hit or miss, which is incredibly stressful when you’re trying to stay on top of your property finances.I’m curious if anyone else has experienced similar sync problems or if there are any recommendations for alternative platforms that might work better.