Really I think it's all about strategy and finding a system that works for you.

Personally, I’d forgo the LLC and other systems right now....get the deal and get moving.Pm me if you have Q’s

@Rosa LeporeI wouldn't feel like you have to do one or the other.Jumping straight into 4 or 5 properties with no prior experience could be setting yourself up for some painful expensive lessons.Another option you have is to pay cash for your first, get your systems and team in place, put a HELOC on your 1st, then use that line of credit to grow your portfolio.Good luck!!

I have setup our Z Wave home system.

Or, has anyone come up with their own system to help lower the financial barriers to moving tenants in. 

Online system?

Anyone have a system that they use to help? 

@Deborah Repaskey Buying a house that is 70 years old is getting better every year, one of the biggest issues with older homes tends to be knob and tube wiring or plumbing that isn't copper, both of these really started to be changed to modern standards starting in the 50s so that decade can sometimes be a mixed bag but those are going to be your primary concern unless someone hasn't replaced a major system like a roof in 70 years. 

The house has some minor foundation issues and I'm fairly certain the 2-3 year old HVAC system was installed without a permit. 

Laundry room, install a 32X32X2.5 stainless steel drain pan for washer and connect it to an existing pipe at the foot of the wall (this connection to the drain system in the wall came with the house but was not utilized before).4.