You're paying retail again which I just don't like. 

Pick up a receptacle tester—available from most retail stores for less than $10.

Invested $40,000 with the online store.   

QuickBooks Online has four different levels:QuickBooks Online offers four plans—Simple Start, Essentials, Plus, and Advanced.

I understand Google continues to push into this space and disrupt the online travel agencies, so the landscape might be changing. 

Go to online events for these areas.

Does anyone know of an online insurer that will write specified actual value policies that would allow me to choose the actual value that is adequate for my program?

Here are a few tips to help you score that first deal:Network: Join local real estate groups and online forums like BiggerPockets to connect with other investors.Find Motivated Sellers: Look for distressed properties and consider sending direct mail to homeowners facing tough situations.Research the Market: Know your area’s property values by analyzing comparable sales using sites like Zillow or Redfin.Craft Compelling Offers: Highlight the benefits of a quick sale to sellers and consider a solid earnest money deposit to show you’re serious.Market Yourself: Use social media to share your journey and post flyers in local spots to attract leads.Stay Persistent: Rejection is part of the process, so learn from it and keep refining your approach.With your big business mindset and hard work, you’ll make it happen!

We're seeing a ton of development with new builds and retail and small businesses opening up over the course of the next year.

Good opportunities, early stage opportunities, may not have the best online presence, but be otherwise legitimate.Also IRR is a vanity metric, it's the wrong measurement.