Slowly build out a repeatable process...if you continue to change things (as in different types of properties, different levels of renovation, different finish material, different neighborhoods, etc.) you create more variables and make it harder to solve to the problem.I am a math guy and less unknowns/variables you have the easier the problem will be to solve. 

@Sushil IyerWith my experience, to analyze properties effectively, you can start with resources like MLS listings, Crexi/Loopnet, tax assessor websites, or paid tools like Costar and Reonomy.

The finished product and getting the rewards from the fruit of the labor is way down the line.

Check out FCI exchange website to find out what they want for CA notes.

2) You say you can kick in another 20% of $650k if they can’t finish.

@Liam Alvarez  I've never seen an app or a website that analyzes all markets and spits out the top 3 you should invest in for the highest returns. 

@Parker PattschullI would never trust website contact forms as 90% of them are faulty and never make it to where they need to.

I know nothing about the above firm you mention, but a quick look on their website shows they are likely offering you DSCR, so just general things to look out for in that world. 

Once the initial setup is finished, how often do you visit?

The problem was completely operator error on my part and website design on theirs.