Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.

Some mentees will act as a bloodhound for the mentor, knocking on doors, driving for dollars, scouring the internet, making cold calls, or performing other services that help the mentor find new deals.

I'm new so I just had the spreadsheet with all the different expenses like internet, power, propane etc. 

Smart lights etc also can help but unlikely since you may not have wi-fi/internet service yet right after closing. 

I recommend looking up on the Internet if there is a New Western Acquisitions branch in your area, if so, they specialize in off market distressed properties, and they have deals for WAY under market value!

You shouldn’t be on the internet looking for answers, your agent should have them. 

After sleuthing around the internet, it looks like it is recommended to hold  for a period for at least a one year before doing a 1031.

Other than cleaning fees, you should make sure you factor in higher insurance rates that cover STRs, utilities, internet, consumables (toilet paper, soap, etc), landscaping, snow removal, linen replacement.

@Lauren QuestProperty analysis is a specialized skill and you can learn by practicing it.There are various calculators available on internet, depending on type of property you want to analyze.Its very important to understand the strategy and investment goals.Good Luck!

There's lots of stuff on the internet that can probably explain it better than I, just do some more reading.