We’re looking for a software that will help us better organize our book keeping on the rental side but also on the construction side (we build rentals from the ground up so it’s almost like we have 2 businesses) We we’re looking at Buildium but we find it to be too expensive and comprehensive for our current size.

First your cash on cash return, next your overall cash flow, then your debt service coverage and finally your appreciation gain potential.

Andrew,Regardless of who you end up working with, pay attention to the amount of coverage on the 10 unit garage.

Flood Insurance Cost2. availability of property coverage based on proximity to the coast (windstorm exposure)Neither of those will prevent the deal but the costs of the insurance should be researched before you go forward so you can factor that in.There are now multiple private market Flood Insurance providers (Non-FEMA) and I would advise checking them as they can sometimes be significantly less.Contact a good Independent Insurance Agent with multiple markets and get some rough numbers for a sample property.

Generally, the coverage of the policy will state; “The coverage of this policy shall continue in force as of Date of Policy in favor of an Insured after acquisition of the Title by an Insured or after conveyance by an Insured, but only so long as the Insured retains an estate or interest in the Land, or holds an obligation secured by a purchase money Mortgage given by a purchaser from the Insured, or only so long as the Insured shall have liability by reason of warranties in any transfer or conveyance of the Title.”

It includes, among other things, a comprehensive map of the Cleveland area, grading each area from A+ down to F, using a consistent, objective and transparent methodology using publicly available data.

Debt coverage of 1.3 is minimum.I'm saying the value of the property may be high for Columbus. 

I am well versed in the practicalities of having coverage but as my portfolio grows it's becoming a hassle to monitor and deal with it.

It includes, among other things, a comprehensive map of the Cleveland area, grading each area from A+ down to F, using a consistent, objective and transparent methodology using publicly available data.

What's the bet 'our handyman' has no insurance coverage