I was able to get some valuable insights from this book I read titled, Never Split The Difference , and essentially it teaches you that you have to look for information (in this case it would be from the tenant) that is causing him to act in a difficult manner.

They are booked nearly solid, except in the winter months. 

Does anyone out there have a really solid book keeping spreadsheet/template they use on their rental properties?

I've also been reading a few business books, and have just recently started collecting real estate specific books to read over. 

It will save your pocket book and stress levels.

I have many questions about this process but want to start with some pretty basic info, I am currently reading the book on rental property investing by Brandon Turner and its opening my eyes to a lot of sides to this process I was unaware of before. 1. 

If anyone has some good book recommendations I would appreciate it greatly also!

If anyone has some good book recommendations I would appreciate it greatly also!

3) The book talks about buying a property for 20% discount, and by adding 5% it should appreciate by 10% in 1 yr.

Since the bank will pull the funds back out of your account when the check doesn't clear, I book the check against the rental income account and not as an expense.