But the deal is essentially closed by the time I walk out of the seller's house. many parts of the US  especially East coast markets title search are 3 to 14 days.. even on the west coast they can be 24 to 48 hours.

If you have zero clue as to expenses you can use the 50% rule.Rent  * 0.5 - principle & Interest = rough estimate at cash flow.  

I've been finding things like this essential for accurate deal evaluation.

If you’re planning to work as a General Contractor in New York City, understanding the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Tracking Number process is essential.

From my understanding, when you bring in your down payment (10–20% of purchase and sometimes rehab), it essentially sits in the deal as your equity.

The same principle applies to real estate syndications.

Many are performing the subcontracted labor because they lack the means to provide those essential requirements, particularly with roofing.3.

And I had to put down the 20% first, and then executed the 15% seller financing after the close, essentially reimbursing me.

I invest in the Midwest where returns are steadier but less dramatic, and the same principle applies anywhere: make sure the deal works under multiple exit strategies, not just as an STR.

I agree, the core principles of bookkeeping and accounting apply to any accounting software platform if the bookkeeper knows their stuff.