The key is working with a good VA agency that uses well-known CRMs—this allows you to track their work, monitor lead quality, and have clear visibility into the numbers.

I purchase the land from a local jeweler who I tracked down at his business and asked he was interested in selling.

Which made my tracking for taxes and such all look super dumb because everything is off by a dollar.

In addition to the different tracks @Chris Seveney descrubed, there is also good information on creative financing and seller financing (including what to avoid).

A solid CRM helps track conversations and follow-ups, but at the end of the day, nothing replaces genuine, meaningful interactions.

My strategist explained possible implications could be (1) longer initial vacancy (~60 days), and (2) potential for PM team to not perform well (as there was not yet a proven track record of their work with RTR).After much discussion, we pivoted to a townhouse in Dundee, FL.

Here is a list of the Chicago events on BP: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517/topics/1230201-look...You are definitely on the right track.

I am currently on track to graduate in May 2026.

Just curious, how do you automate tracking expenses?  

I’d recommend using Excel or a tool like Trello or Notion to track what you need, compare deals, and stay on budget.