Quote from @Shameka Henson: Hey Ya'll, thank you to everyone for so many informative responses and actually reaching out in text or callsSo I'm getting my first BRRRR ready for the appraisal process and need some tips and tricks.Some tips I've heard - 1. do Not put keyed locks on rooms if you plan to rent by the rooms (put them on afterwards)2.

I'd export lists, look up the numbers, and call on my phone.

Thanks for the tips Ashish!

@Colton Porter too many newbies read old investing articles and look to apply old info to current days.

I used to manage and own several rentals while juggling a full-time job and four kids, and at the time, I thought constant hustle was the only way to build wealth.

Quote from @Case Mccarthy: I would say that you can verify these landscape items, and other exterior repairs by getting the invoice from the PM, getting a cleared check or payment and also yearly getting photos of the place by the property manager.  

Is it the extension or the maturity penalty.

He stayed on for year after they acquired the company to help the merge, and the company went from 5,000 units to 2,500 within one year for how they ran it. 

I'm looking for some tips/things to note when first buying a rental property, such as closing cost estimations/other fees, process of applying for a loan, when to apply for a loan (make the offer then get the loan?)

Read books, watch videos, attend local meetups, comment in the forums, and ultimately...take action!