Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

The RE law in Ok and Texas clearly states that an LCC employee can find eals and help in the transaction.

Take a look at this ad, which is clearly targeting a keyword that a buyer would use.I know what you’re thinking: “Yeah, I only pay when someone clicks on my ad,” which is true.

Texas and Oklahoma clearly states that an LCC's employee do not need a license to do what a RE agent does.

This gave us a clear idea of all the details we needed to know in terms of paint color, floor, and other key fixes such as windows, doors, and cabinets.

Looking back I made some clear very expensive rookies mistakes and learnt them the hard way.

It sounds like you're on the right track with a clear goal in mind 8-10 properties and leaving the W-2 in 3-5 years is ambitious but definitely doable with the right strategy.When it comes to whether to be aggressive with paying down one property versus spreading it across a few and paying down slower, it really depends on your risk tolerance and long-term goals.

A friend asked me that question and I wanted to clarify it as I did not have a clear answer!

Focus on properties that will have a strong rental market and a clear path to increase in value.Overleveraging:Some investors refinance and pull out too much equity, leaving them with little to no cash flow.

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.