I agree 100% @Peter Davis the entire SW Florida area looks excellent and has a bright future.

Your numbers are the key to your sustained success.Feel free to add your best tips or questions as well.Zen and the Art of Real Estate 

:)now, here's something... when we bought our house 13 yrs ago i knew nothing about remodeling. so when taking the wall paper off on one wall, 4 layers of wallpaper came off and some of the plaster. had no idea how to patch it, so we bought a bhear texture paint in a can that you apply with a special roller. and then we painted on top, so the bumps are smooth.so now, we have one accent wall in the house that's texture and everyone that walks in thinks it looks like art because we added some shapes that do not have the texture. even plasterers have commented on stealing that technique.. :)

ive always just used an excel spreadsheet with coding to categorize the expenses 

looking at a 6 unit in NorCal excellent credit score, solid cash flow  

A healthy RE investment team includes an efficient and excellent mortgage loan originator.Being dual licensed as a mortgage broker since 2003 has enabled me to identify, align and collaborate with lenders that make a meaningful difference in the investment results of clients and their portfolios. 

I have been given the opportunity to start an Investor division at my Brokerage.Our goal is to create a team of highly skilled agents who excel in understanding and meeting the unique needs of investors.

Mixed usages, such as a furnished mid term rental of one unit or vacation rental usage (where permitted) is also an excellent way to boost revenue.

It's listed in the events here on BP under Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing.

Jack your advice is spot on, 100% totally agree, excellent detail, but in the end, NONE of it will get your money back when and if the contractor failsAll the best