Also, some cities/states you can't do RUBS if your property is newer.

Any recommendations for a good property management company near Traverse City, Michigan?

What used to be a commuter town, is now a full city in its own right.

Any one know a trust worthy contractor in kansas city missouri?

A lot of the cheap cities that were cash-cows for west coasters 5 years ago don't make sense anymore... and if everyone's talking about it you should probably look elsewhere!

Is there a source for the following data;  I am looking for the "norm" for the expense ratio (based on either GPR or Gross Income) for individually metered garden style apartments in the south east and the mid Atlantic (Region IV) : Marketing Insurance Janitorial Service Lawn/Snow Licenses Miscellaneous Professional Fees Accounting Legal Property Management Fees Repairs and Maintenance Resident Superintendent Salaries and Wages Supplies Taxes Real Estate Personal Property Payroll Other Trash Removal Utilities Electricity Fuel Oil Gas Sewer and Water Telephone Other (whatever I missed)

Most rowhomes were not built well in the City, the govt is not run well, and workers are a dime a dozen. 

I would love to get to know local real estate investors and other local professionals from the area, as I am new the investing in this city and its surroundings.

First off you should ask yourself why would someone want to live in this specific city or town then why on this street, then why on this end of the street and then why in this house.There has to be a draw to the area you buy a rental in.

We've had a really hard time getting our accountant to get back to us on questions (arg- probably need to switch to someone in Oklahoma City with better knowledge on real estate tax code) because I'm definitely wanting more clarification on logging hours and what applies.