For now, I have professional people in Arizona.

It is not a substitute in any way for professional advice and some advice here is ok and some just plain bad, but overall this is an incredibly GOOD source of information for investors at many levels.

Better yet, just pay a bit extra up front and get tailored, advice from a trained, insured, professional. 

Hire a professional if you want the facts.

Hey guys,I hope you all had a great Christmas.Can anyone recommend a database program where I can enter information of all buyers, sellers and real estate professionals that I have established relationships over the years to keep track of everyone easier?

In addition, you will either learn skills while fixing the unit you're living in, or you will work on your network of professionals to work in your units.

We also clean out drains.

Make sure you have top professionals guiding you.

The tenant had a clogged kitchen drain, and when she called in, was treated harshly by the person she talked to, told that the drain was "her fault," and if she wanted someone to come out, she would need to pay out of pocket.

I intend to have it professionally inspected but at this point, all it appears to require is paint and flooring in the kitchen.This property will be my first rental and according to a rentrange.com analysis, rents run from $800 - $925 for comparable prooerties.