I'm planning to have ROI, rents, cashflow, expenses, debt service, repairs/maintenance, return on equity, appreciation (I think this works over the long-term, kind of hard to predict in the short term especially with what we've seen in the last few years, but I usually conservatively estimate this anyway at 2%) and return on equity.

Accounting is not my strength so QB's user friendly portal AND bookkeeping services (extra charge) have been just what I've needed.I don't see the benefit in having separate accounts but perhaps someone else from the BP community can weigh in!

Hi Quinton, I'm currently building a software app to help easy manual and transparency issues with RUBs and offering smart device integration for submetered properties.

Their customer service is amazing as well!

Landlords should consider factors such as the condition of the rental property, local rental market conditions, and any amenities or services provided.

If this is indeed the service you get for $30 a month then that is a good deal if you need credit.

American Express offers tailored benefits and rewards for those in the Real East industry.

Also, there are tons of home-grown (free, shared) calculators other investors have created if you Google for "Investment Property Calculator".Analyzing The Deals - You, the investor, need to put on your blinders and practice underwriting (running the numbers) before you jump into a competitive offer scenario, or getting too far in front of your skiis with an off-market deal.  

I know a few who offer one time close construction loans and have had multiple clients use them.  

We always offer to do strategy calls to go over numbers with our clients to take an objective approach on whether it makes sense to finance or not.