In the latter case, I would still use QB to enter info provided by the 3P servicer and to maintain my general ledger for the lending business.

Network in person, see if they have a publication where you can post your deals and what you are looking for, and if there is a larger annual conference for investors locally consider getting a vendor table to talk about your business and what you are looking for.

They seem to be trying to use a PMC model designed for Class A properties/tenants for Class B, C and sometimes D.Can't use the same business model for all classes of properties/tenants. 

Send me a PM - our business specializes in designing flips and STRs across the US!

It's too much like the hospitality business rather than a rental. 

I'm not thinking of 'scaling' my business by becoming a 'passive investor' in someone else's business.

Just don't forget that this is a cashflow business more than an investment.

The risk to my business is much too high just so the agent can make a little more money on the transaction. 

Flipping is a production business.

-22 years old-$50,000 pre tax income from business this year-80k in savings-30k in investments-pre approved for $350,000 (had to use parents as co-signers because I started business 2 years ago and didn’t make much first year)Looking to get into first house by house hacking a 4 bed 2 bath renting out 3 rooms.