It is the most popular software in the industry, and most Tax Preparers are familiar with it, which makes tax season easier.However, many on the forums will advise against QBO.

House hacking has long been one of the most popular ways for new investors to get started in the Twin Cities.

It is the most popular software in the industry (62%), so most tax preparers and advisors know how to navigate it. 

@Josh Ball if over 50 doors, Appfolio is super popular.

Those are more popular for fix and flip type of deals not a buy and hold.

Still, from what I see in markets I'm familiar with, 'STR-friendly' markets in popular tourist destinations tend to be oversaturated or become oversaturated if municipalities don't put any limitations in place.With that said, if your concern is accidentally closing on a property without getting a permit, a good contract tying the earnest money and closing to obtaining a permit should allow you to mitigate close to 100% of that risk.

How do MI markets like Grand Rapids compare with other popular midwest markets such as Columbus OH and Kansas City? 

I'll be real with you, the Northwest Side is very popular in the city of Chicago as I'm sure you're aware of already.

@Lynn QuireQBO is the most popular software in the industry, and most Tax Preparers are familiar with it, which makes tax season easier if they need to make adjustments for you.

All the popular markets seem either oversaturated, out of our budget, or the numbers just don't make sense.