My game plan is to buy & hold MFH to build my portfolio off appreciation due to cashflow home seems so hard for me in my market 

Learning from others is a game-changer.Think Long-TermEven if you can’t house hack yet, that’s okay.

@Deal H.I want you to get in the game too, I just want you to do so from a place of financial strength. 

I've been super happy with it.Regarding a bookkeeping software, bookkeeping for REI companies (especially rental property companies) is super nuanced.

I think that'll help you gain more insights into the market and start building your team for the long-term game. 

or software to use?   

With the election over and the New year approaching ,its a waiting game for that extra 1/2 or full point to come down.

Banks definitely serve their purpose for traditional loans, but when speed and adaptability are key, private lenders can be a game-changer.

. - What systems/software do you recommend to use to determine the markets to invest/buy into?

Referencing another recent post, there's not a great software solution that I am aware of for on-boarding a new MTR resident.If you aren't already, I would make sure you disclose to a potential resident any relevant issues that are endemic to a unit as early as possible.