I also have a ton of property management experience and offer tenant placement.

Constructing two 4,000-square-foot duplexes on separate parcels in San Ysidro would cost roughly $2.96 million, with a market value of $6.31 million, offering a 113% ROI.

Regarding the BRRR strategy, that is the way I have scaled my portfolio but I also built a direct to seller business which allows me to make offers on property using the following guidelines.  

Also, how effective is their CRM—does it integrate well with other tools, and does it offer automation for follow-ups?

Is there a pre existing loan with that bank with either of you?

Step 2: Narrow down your "buy box" (are you market-indifferent, are you looking for a certain level of cash flow, etc.).Step 3: Connect with real estate agents and begin making offers!

@Tayvion Payton   -  my guess is that you are still too far off the price, at least in the interim but it is always good to put in an offer, because they may come back to you down the road. 

I was a student they offered to sponsor a deal for and it has cost me everything, literally. 

I work with several private & hard money lenders who specialize in funding BRRRR projects and can offer more flexibility and quicker turnaround times than traditional banks.

Be sure to explore all around the forums as well as many of the FREE tools that Bigger Pockets provides.I am on the lending side of things and am always happy to hop on a call to discuss loan options that are out there, even if not offered by my resources.