Just about everywhere in the US uses some version of IRC for its base code and then makes some changes to that as they feel necessary for their locality.

I never choose anything based on price.

If you have not done so already I'd highly recommend having a study done on the space in relation to surrounding population with the dentist in mind as a way of showing a solid customer base. 

They strategically avoid speaking to customers and offer support via online chat to a non US based helpdesk.

Not 100% but we were doing that pre '08', and it was based off our model not drawn from anyone else. 

@Ming Huang Based on the numbers you've shared, I would advise against the deal, unless you can negotiate the purchase price down and/or rent it for at least $1,150.

You state that you have 20% - 25% equity position for safety, but you don't based on the information you gave. 

Hello everyone. I am learning a lot about real estate and want to purchase a rental property in my area. My goal is to create financial security for retirement. I am not opposed to making this my primary method of inc...

I don't need a property management based software.  

We have a Chicago general contracting business, and handling the field operations is a ridiculously heavy lift.As far as finding customers I think you'll have some good success with gorillia marking at some of the local investor meetups.