Sadly, I don’t know any particular services that help you to compare rental property markets, I suspect other people can cover that.

With our profit center being the monthly mgmt fee, I would not be able to afford the high level and educated staff that I have on these types of homes that can have frequent periods of $0 income because of tenant default and evictions.

It seems like you're figuring your debt service into your direct operating expenses.

I would likely have to take on a partner to afford the down payment (I have a partner lined up for this specific deal).

It is less likely someone is going to offer their services for free in terms of the time to do a walk through and cost estimate unless there's some incentive for them.

What to Look for in a Real Estate AgentWhen buying a home, you want a real estate agent who… Takes the time to understand your needs and goals, so you have a true partner in your home buying journey.Explains everything clearly and answers your questions, so you’re never in the dark.Has expertise and a track record of success in the local market.Knows how to find great properties in your price range.Will alert you to new listings, quickly, so you get the jump on those opportunities.Will advise you on the best price to offer for the home you want.Will prepare and present the offer, and skillfully negotiate such things as price, conditions, closing dates, etc. so you get the best deal.Will save you potentially thousands of dollars by ensuring you don’t overpay for the property you want.Will recommend reputable home inspectors, movers and other professionals you may need.Not every real estate agent offers all of these services.

We are putting $7000 down from our HELOC, which is as much as we can afford right now.

We basically offer all of the services of a turn-key company without the commitments.

You can't afford to rent to folks who can't afford to pay

So I guess the better question then is who's the best real estate tax preparation who's also affordable for a startup like me ?