@Carl Rowles we screen all tenants exactly the same, but know several of our local competitors cut corners to attract more S8 applicants - waiving application fees, security deposits, etc.You can try to weed out applicants that have poor "house maintenance" skills by doing surprise zoom calls and asking them to show you their kitchen, bathroom and another room.

ITs a known marketing method and it works obviously. 

Quickbooks is far more than the average investor needs for accounting, and it doesn't do the other 17 tasks a landlord wants like marketing property, tracking maintenance, landlord reports, etc.Software is a common question on BiggerPockets.

The free versions aren't very easy to edit so eventually you will want to have a subscription or have a local attorney draw a lease up for you. 

I got this property at the right time, it was on the market for $699,000.00, seller needed to sell, I offered $550,000.00 after they cut to $650,000.00 and we agreed on $600,000.00.

Ohio markets show up 3 times in Zillow’s 2024 hottest markets, with Columbus and Cincinnati taking the top 2 and 3 spots.

@Kevin Michel I'd work backwards from your skillset, amount of capital you have (or can raise), and the market you're interested in. 

I have a 3-unit off market deal.  2 residential units and ground floor commercial. 3,600 total sq. ft. 

It appears that a significant portion of the business's value lies in its name, website, marketing, furnishings and other intangible assets.

Local agents have invaluable market insights and can help you identify the best investment opportunities.