I have a good CPA that does returns for some of my more complicated investors and they are all happy with his firm.

I would get firm numbers on all of it before I committed.

I find QuickBooks more aligned with bookkeeping protocol than Quicken, and accounting firms are more familiar with QuickBooks than anything else, and if my business grows, I can find bookkeepers to take over more easily than other software.

Otherwise, join local groups for REI on facebook that can provide insight and reviews for those who are already operating in the area - I've always been a firm believer of learning from others and REI is no exceptiong (hence BP).Once you get the folks corralled, things should move fairly quickly for you - so make sure all the pieces of the puzzle are ready to go before you put it all together.Best of luck to you!!

So if I don't he will relist it holding firm at asking.

I want to invest in multifamily apartment buildings and eventually form a real estate private equity firm to raise firms to invest with others but I’ll start with my own money to build a track record.Should my first deal be a small apartment building such as 10+ units.

Does anyone have a confirmation form they use for this situation, or would a confirmatory letter setting out what has happened suffice, or what would you do to firm up this move out date and avoid some sort of situation where she decides she's not breaking the lease after all?

I work as a fund accountant for a private equity firm... to say that one of the downsides of direct ownership is that all major and minor expenses come out of your pocket is not correct.

.: listings for rentals that actually leased...Surf Craigslist and Facebook market for a few weeks... look for units similar to yours, call/message the listing and see how firm they are... if they're willing to drop $100-$150 a month without much fight, then that's your competition showing you how fast they would undercut you in a weak rental market.

Thru due diligence and inspections i wasnt comfortable with paying 40k so i stood firm on 30k and didnt think i had a chance of getting it.