@Christopher RankinThe CRM I use is called REI mobile, its specifically designed for real estate investing.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

I don’t know of anyone personally who put the effort into getting the money back guarantee because it’s designed to be an almost impossible process. 

This could allow you to reinvest the proceeds directly into one or more properties in Houston, which seems to align with your goal of expanding locally.Leverage New Construction Opportunities: I work with Neu Real Estate Group in Indianapolis, where we focus on high-quality duplex builds that are designed with strong rental returns in mind.

That's a little easier.Go to Redfin, find 3 properties that had a short DOM that sold recently that are comps in your market, look at the level of finish and design layout and make yours look like that. 

@Nithin ThampiBuilding-to-Rent (BTR) communities are newly built neighborhoods designed for rental purposes, offering shared amenities, low maintenance, and attractive properties.

An Architect can look out for your best interest in the project plus can bring all the Engineers necessary for the build (Civil, Structural, MEP, Sprinkler/Fire suppression, etc.)As far as the build itself, if it's in an established city or town on a tax lot, then you'll need to go through the design and permitting process, gain zoning approval if necessary, and then build up from there.

Personally I use Forefront, but its mostly designed for real estate leads.

Don't have them do the actual building designs. 

We’re probably the only designers and contractors who would say no—unless you’re in the luxury STR space.Why?