If I'm wrong in my thought process like others I'm here to hear the best advice for all of us :) 

Make sure you understand the auction process and are prepared for any unseen issues with the property.Auction Considerations: With auctions, pay close attention to the condition of the property, title issues, and financing restrictions.

Make sure it explicitly explains the process for termination if you are unhappy with their services, especially if they violate the terms of your agreement.3.

CA has no financial capacity to fill that void, not a chance.

In addition, suncoast will charge you a 1 month rent just to get the property filled, so you are already starting off massively underwater.

I know from BP podcasts that mistakes are part of the process, but I want to avoid anything that could jeopardize my family’s financial stability.Despite these concerns, I’m ready to dive in!

Do one task at a time in each app to compare apples to apples.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.

If low wet ground check with people moving dirt for free fill dirt.

And start the tedious process of building those relationships.Or you could skip all that and find a mentor that also has the community of likeminded people.It will take you less time but is likely going to require an up front investment.Btw have you done a deal yet or would this be your first?

What I love about Baselane is that it was built BY real estate investors FOR real estate investors so it's really dialed in to what you're going to need in order to prepare your taxes, keep your books up to date and the more operational aspects of being an REI like tenant vetting and processing rent payments.