I live in CA.I put my Indy-based PM on my landlord registration application and they haven't come back and told me I need a separate agent of process.

Way easier than trying to split everything retroactively when you're ready to scale.This approach buys you 12-24 months before you really need software or a bookkeeper.

I like to see applicants that have at least 6-12 months at their current job.If you're not confident in the renter, you could ask to have a guarantor/co-signor, although I generally avoid this.

A good loan officer should be able to take an application, analyze your current purchase power and give you a step by step to get where you want to be. 

Having said that, I honestly think KBKG is best for under $700K cost-basis LTR properties without complications (such as placed in service in the past, paused, stoped, continued and some weird combinations like that) as they will give you exactly what you need a XLS file with depreciation schedule, IRS needs only that as does your tax software or CPA.

They are the real estate gurus who can hook you up with sweet terms and make the loan application process a breeze.

You guys still agree on tenants and applications, what contractors to use etc. 

Look into Self-Showings if possible.7) Application Screenings: another time-suck!

What about your process to screen applicants?

Nobody makes an actual product/service anymore.They build an app... that creates a dashboard... that “improves the user experience”... for a software... that helps a salesman...