While separate accounts sure helps with the audit trail, it's not necessary if you note the reason for a a deposit and withdrawal on the drafts or "source" document. 

This can be done either by sourcing deals and offering them to the community in exchange for a portion of the GP, or by raising capital for others' deals.

Brown RentRedi tries to enhance the DIY management options.It is NOT a replacement for a PMC.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

My short list is very short.I have also funded 100% on transactional deals, but that's where there is a solid end buyer already in place.I also have a source that I broker to who does 100$ financing, but the program is so expensive that there are few takers.

@Levi Perl great point by @Gregory Schwartz.We'd add one thing to his suggestion though, check out comparable rents on Zillow, Rent-O-Meter and at least one other source.

Never purchase property before having a title opinion from a reputable source.

Focusing on securing funding, partnering with quality contractors, and sourcing off-market properties certainly seems to be a winning formula.By prioritizing the purchase price and understanding the needs of both your lenders and contractors, you’ve managed to create a sustainable and successful investment strategy.

Mostly, I have been sourcing land for the development of a hybrid hotel/apartment community in Phoenix.

If you've stopped the leak, the source of the water, the mold should eventually stop growing.

I'm looking for understanding and sources, not confirmation.