We are also on the waiting list for the paynearme rollout and are looking forward to that functionality.Per my husband who does most of the books: Buildium Accounting provides you the tools to mostly keep you from having to do the raw general ledger accounting-- it streamlines the property management accounting requirements and makes life easier ESPECIALLY for someone not accustomed to quickbooks or some other standard double entry system.

What is the lowest cost company to establish a self-directed IRA for the purpose of this transaction?

Do real estate education and books work in all countries?

I found BP two months ago and I have been listening to podcasts and I’ve read my first book related to investing which was Rich Dad Poor Dad.

As for how hard it is.. that goes without saying there is nothing tougher in the real estate game than this.. simply because you need to be proficient in all aspects  of the transaction.. so I guess you just have to decide which slice of the apple you want and how much capital you have to throw at it .. how much time you have and your sales and closings skills.. which again listening to the guys in the room these were no wallflowers..

I have read several real estate investment books, have watched and listened to over 300 hours of videos and pod-casts.

For the last year or so I have read multiple business books (specifically real estate related) and I have been studying real estate intensely on youtube etc. for the last year so.

Buy books, read articles, comb the Bigger Pockets forums for info. 

This website is a great place to start, but there are a number of books that you can read as well.I'd say there are two things you need to get straight on, and you sound like you're almost there anyway.1.

So far I've managed to keep good records and receipts for all transactions relating to the rental.