He has a great coaching program that's comprehensive and affordable IMO.

They also integrate well with other real estate management tools, providing a comprehensive solution.

I highly recommend doing this to see how they operate. going around with your contractor might not be as comprehensive....

sorry to revive this old thread but i just came across your post and wanted to let you know how much i appreciate the specific and thorough overview and insights. i'm in boston, but my dad lives in new port richey. i've been looking for some type of small (2-4 unit) multifamily situation in the st. pete area. i'd like to use it to facilitate more frequent visits to hang out with him and escape from up here periodically while having at least one unit generating year-round rental income. i have no qualms about taking on fixer-uppers and i am in agreement with you about doing the work right the first time, even if that means spending a bit more money and/or time to do so. i recently stumbled across a few properties that seems intriguing, to say the least. was considering flying down to check them out but then i realized it's school vacation week so fares are triple what they are next week. i would love your perspective on them ; it's definitely a unique situation and while i do love a challenge  it's difficult to assess exactly what kind of challenges to expect in this case. your post here was a very helpful little push towards the direction of starting to see this whole thing taking actual shape as an actionable plan, so whether i hear from you eventually or not i will remain appreciative forever :D thanks!!

My brokerage takes a comprehensive approach to explaining your policies and making sure you understand what you’re covered for/not covered for.

This is something I didn't calculate comprehensively.  

And once you've got an approved applicant, then you present them with your lease, which needs to be comprehensive in its protection for you and of your property (mine is 24 pages and counting as I encounter new issues, and it contains fines for certain violations) - check your state laws.

Any investors/agents/managers in Murfreesboro, TN familiar with the area and willing to share an area overview?

From my comprehension, in Wisconsin you ARE a real estate broker if you display the pattern of sales or exchanges (the five sales or exchanges in one year or 10 sales or exchanges in 5 years).

Each city has a CRA (community redevelopment agency) and a City Master Plan or Comprehensive Plan (if its a large city).