My wife and I did our own taxes using some program (I don't think it was TurboTax, but maybe.)

Personally I think this is where a lot of sale lease back programs fail the seller.

It's essential for me to acquire these skills as I navigate potential roles in the real estate industry.If you have any insights, recommendations, or perhaps know of specific training programs or resources for learning Yardi, I would greatly appreciate your guidance.

I think investors need to have the correct expectation going in or they will be disappointed regardless of who is involved.

This is something I try to live by and teach my kids if I can - "A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly.

@Corey Curtin has been a stellar agent for my clients.I heard things that involve the city like zoning/permits can take a while in Birmingham compared to other AL markets so I'd be cautious of that. 

In many cases bigger banks or lenders have specific programs that cater to first time home buyers and investors. 

My take is that a Host should be personally involved as much as possible.

Perhaps the most consequential transaction involving creative financing solutions was a recent closing for a 20+ unit apartment complex in downtown Eugene. 

I have programs that require only 10% down for the purchase, and will finance 100% of the rehab.