Any tools you swear by or avoid?

Quote from @Ricardo Vergara: Hi, I am here to learn as much as I can to get in to real estate investing, and avoid making unnecessary mistakes along the way.

All to avoid paying a PM.  

There is ZERO chance they didn't know about this property tax adjustment.More likely, they deliberately avoided disclosing or discussing it because they know most investors wouldn't buy with higher property taxes. 

@Mike SmithHey Mike, congrats on paying off that rental and great strategy to avoid taxes on it, and Dave hit on some really good points above.From the 1031 side, the biggest thing (and I think I saw someone else mention it above) is just making sure you’re working with a solid qualified intermediary and that your replacement property (or properties) are identified correctly.

Stagger starts, but also stagger capital sources.As volume increases, it helps to avoid relying on a single lender or capital stack.

(Property Help)Process tweaks that reduce late paymentsRequire auto pay starting on day one, with the debit date set 2 to 3 days before the due date to avoid weekends and bank holdsPut late fees and grace period clearly in the lease, then enforce it consistentlyAvoid cash and paper checks unless you have no choice, they create more friction and more excusesIf you want the cleanest system with the least friction, pick one platform, require ACH auto pay, and keep cards as an optional backup for tenants who need it.

Those of us who are more honest avoid such self-serving claims.On the other hand, you're not on day one already, so maybe it is time.

This can lower your tax bracket potentially and you earn interest on the income you would have normally paid Uncle Sam.10) At the close of escrow, move funds outside of the taxable estate to avoid the 40% estate tax on amounts over $11M single or $22M married couple.

I’m sharing this because if you can avoid this a$$hole of a PM, run.