I see these incredibly cheap prices on some great "looking" places (who know's what's behind the curtain and under the floorboards), but don't even know really where to start.  

I would also ensure you can even qualify for the cost seg by making sure you either qualify for REPS(real estate professional status) or STR loophole (short term rental loophole)

Delays to finish construction and to place tenants.I was able to sell 2 properties back, even though got paid way less than what they sold them for but my last property I simply do not know what's going on since April, when the 12 months guarantee rentals period finished.

You should also have in your house rules on Airbnb that the person booking has to be staying there, you will not allow third-party bookings even on short term rentals.

Even if you are filing an extension I have tried to put some things together here that will help you DECREASE your personal tax liability and INCREASE your income for qualifying for a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac type of loan.This post is designed to help persons who may need a Fannie/Freddie loan on a 1-4 unit property.

Even so much as to put all trash in trash bags rather than just throwing it away.

Even if I start networking with both groups at the same time (and all the other members of a REI team), it doesn't solve the problem right away, since there needs to be some rapport already, which needs time. 

This is even more true today given the high level of US interest rates.

It's pretty weird to get a sales pitch from someone who doesn't even have something to sell. 

Have a spreadsheet on your home computer with the info you need.You can even password protect the file.