That doesn't seem right about having to chase your money - but would need a lot more info to provide a better opinion. also are you investing in one property and is your name secured or you giving an unsecured loan? 

It can be trained to provide an initial analysis but I agree, nothing replaces expertise and sound underwriting. 

In addition to refinancing, DSCR loans, and cash-out options, we now provide our services for all property types, not just those from NetWorth.

Of course the high crime statistics cannot be ignored in these cites, however I'm planning to buy only in the nicer/low crime neighborhoods which hopefully eliminates most of the crime risk.I was wondering if any of you could provide feedback on comparing these 3 cities.

Zoho Books, I am not using this as my partner uses it integrates nicely with CRM for book keeping and I could provide access to our CPA for Taxes. 

I do NOT have enough knowledge or experience in this arena to provide specific “how to” accomplish this, or even to provide specific”proof” of my position.  

hihi :) Thanks for your thoughts Jaycee, Not sure I would call it a cash cow but I did think it was providing a opportunity.

You don't provide enough data to know.Every product is only worth what you are willing to pay for it. 

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