If they knew what they were doing, their initial questions would be about the services offered and systems in place to deliver those services consistently!

Debt service, room for market rent growth, low vacancies, are usually up there for me5.

They pretty much need to be serviced annually and water quality matters alot.

Any recommendation for such services or collection agencies?

He got 20% of free cash flow after debt service, he got 20% of refi proceeds when they completed business plan and refi'd after completing business plan, etc.  

These may qualify for service anaimals..HAHAH WILD!

Any recommendation for such services or collection agencies?

Starting with duplexes would be a smart choice as it offers a good balance of affordability, manageable complexity, and the potential for solid cash flow.

My career has been primarily focused in a sales capacity, most recently in the enterprise Software-as-a-Service space.

Since you “placed the property in service” (e.g. made it ready and available to tenants) in 2023 you’ll report the rental property and any rental expenses paid OR income  received on your 2023 tax return. if you didn’t receive cash in bank account until 2024 for booking in 2023 you’ll report this rental income on your 2024 tax return.