@Tiffany Da Silva, I use quickbooks online for bookkeeping and I use a "Profit First" approach to managing cash.

Shoot me a message and I'd be happy to share how we approach this situation in the state and individual cities. 

The key is balancing cost with the value of your time—both approaches can work, depending on your priorities.

Where I buy, which I think has some of the best price to income ratios out there I recommend a minimum of $185k cash on hand (for the DIYer) and $220k-$235k cash on hand for someone looking for a hands off approach.

- What’s the best approach for financing land purchases, especially if development will span multiple phases?

What’s been most effective for you, and are there any unique or creative approaches you’ve tried that have worked?

As a real estate agent working in the investment space, I’m always looking to fine-tune my approach and discover new ways to find potential deals, whether it's off-market properties, distressed assets, or any other lead sources.Some questions I’m thinking about:What CRM tools have you found the most helpful?

Is there a method to the madness or just a shotgun approach until you find one that works?

Quote from @Chris Rich: Depends on your approach - cash flow or appreciation.

Open and clear communication is the key  they need to know that your approachable but you'll call ******** when need be