One strategy might be to do smaller less extensive changes than originally planned.

(I'm patient and will need an extension anyway due to my K-1s) I have been trying to find a new CPA for my 2021 taxes and so far the only ones who have real estate specialties that I have been able to get a hold of are those who assist active investors who structure the deals as a GP or RE investing is their main source of income.

I also may not always be in town to collect rent.

Would need specific costs for rehab, debt on property now (including utility bills), Present Value, Future Value (assuming rehab completed), cost to take control from "Aunt's Mother in Law" (count on this happening), carrying costs while the property is going through rehab (this will be very large and long due to extensive rehab needed), and other costs not mentioned that will add up.Also you have to think about how any proceeds would be split, to who, how much to who, etc...and, who will be responsible for what from now until the property is sold. 

The obvious path is just to collect the last month's payment outside of Zillow for the outgoing tenant.Appreciate your inputs on this.

I do not get any money from TurboTenant, nor am I an owner or investor in the company.They have a referral program where they will send me a $25 home depot gift card for a referral - you don't have to use the referral codeStessaStessa is a website that I use to track all my expenses.It is another free site and you can pull reportsYou even can upload receipts.Roofstock recently purchased StessaCompletely freeZillow Rental ManagerI use this to collect rent.Free for the landlordTenant only pays a fee if they use a credit card to pay rent.

Cash flow is critical, but not always at the cost of collections and quality.

That evidence is then used to file a complaint or lawsuit.It’s like the police, but for housing discrimination.People are free to collect their own evidence, as well, within the bounds of the law.

I am looking for advice on collecting rent money with my first house hack.

Collecting rent in full and on time is the biggest, most common challenge, but there are so many more!