Here are my expenses for year 1: Mortgage Rate 5.00% Length of Mortgage in years 30 Monthly Mortgage payment $3,105.78 Taxes $416.67 Sewer and Water $- Trash $- Heat/Utilities $- HOA $- Cap Ex and Ops $200.00 Insurance $266.67 Mgmt Fee $- Vacancy $207.00 Total Expenses $4,196.11 Years 2+: Mortgage Rate 5.00% Length of Mortgage in years 30 Monthly Mortgage payment $3,105.78 Taxes $416.67 Sewer and Water $- Trash $- Heat/Utilities $- HOA $- Cap Ex and Ops $200.00 Insurance $266.67 Mgmt Fee $600.00 Vacancy $360.00 Total Expenses $4,949.11

They apparently were going without heat for a time there ...

I did some research and found out that I should do a heat map too establish which zip codes in my area have the highest amount of cash transactions.

Im basically looking for help being pointed in the right direction.

Lots of people were going for the schtick but thankfully I didn't Does anyone have anything positive to say about a guru sales pitch or are they all basically the same?

Basically you are setting up the phones to ring when someone calls the google voice number.

I know some basics about the city, though not enough to claim expertise.

Concerns are: cracks in foundation, hot water (radiant) heat is suspect, electrical in each portion of the property needs to be redone, plaster ceiling in carriage house is crumbling at its center suggesting water damage to the roof.

Is there a basic strategy to this for rental properties?

At this stage I just have very basic questions since I know zero about it (besides that I have to study for, and eventually sit, an exam to obtain a licence).