I have talked to some other local landlord friends, and they have suggested a local eviction company for the tenant screening service.YI

I don't know of an agent in your area but I suggest you set up a keyword alert for your area.

Perhaps not in a 100% automated fashion like you'd like, but better than what we have now.We're always looking for specific feedback, so feel free too send me a PM and we can chat about your suggestions.

@Sai Krishna Byra Since you are new at all this and also want to track your personal expenses, I suggest you start with Quicken Premier or Quicken Rental Prop Manager.

That technique works in any market so it really isn't specific to market contractions or bear real estate markets.Does anyone have any suggestion on resources for profiting from bear real estate markets?

Major undertaking to do what the engineer is suggesting.

The person presenting me this deal is suggesting it could warrant up to $200 a night, through AirBnb. 

Great find, congrats.Don't expect him to be out in 30 days, As Jay suggests you will likely keep the 30K.

I feel reasonably equipped for what we are trying to accomplish ( financial freedom in 5 years) but wide open to suggestions, guidance, mentoring, and changing the plan as needed;when needed.   

Anyway, I wanted to put a few details out to the community to see if anyone has any suggestions:1.