Make sure you tell them exactly your plan and make sure there isn't a catch.

Quote from @Barry Pittman: Sounds like you have a good plan of action! 

Like almost everyone else I'm sure, my situation is complicated.  Good amount of equity in one investment property, some limited money in stocks, a small business currently in the red every month, almost no other inco...

The office administrator did the initial due diligence, the corporate counsel reviewed the lease, the accounts payable coordinator setup the accounts and sent the security deposit, one of the VPs signed the lease, and only after all of that occurred did I get the name and contact information of the tenant.- Now I am in their system as a Vendor/Subcontractor.

For those planning to close a deal before the year ends, what’s your main focus right now?

Plan, plan and OVER plan... get that right and you shouldn't have any major budget surprises.

Not a plan. 

@Eric StonerReach out to a few of the accountants here on BP that specialize in real estate taxation and tax planning and see who you connect with.I would also recommend looking for an accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.

We'll be stopping in Austin, Houston, and DFW and are planning community networking events, a strategy workshop, a live podcast, and an intimate supper club gathering.Learn more and register at biggerpockets.com/texasI hope to see you there! 

Would love to hear more of your plans or area you are looking into building in. build to rent is financially the best way to go.