@Natalia Davis I believe Zelle and Venmo and such platforms now have to keep track of payments beyond $600.

Cincinnati has multiple locations of Fast Track Auctions ("FTA").

I do t have long term experience with them yet but They have a good track record and seem to really have it together from my experience.

Your buddy hired a pretender, so they got a bad quote.A quality PM has a deep bench of honest, proven contractors.

I created a spreadsheet a while back that tracks rate changes historically as well as the rate predictions for the next ~12 months.

It's not the ideal living condition, but it's a proven method of investing when real estate is unaffordable.

I have 2 ground partners this year that quit there day jobs BECAUSE they do all the WORK and risked their time... both on track to make 100s of thousands this year.. and I will make 100's of thousands from the fruits of their labor... or they could just keep working were they were working and doing a deal a year or so...

One of the good things about DSCR Lenders is that the guidelines and programs are different and not cookie-cutter 100% equivalent like conventional lenders that all must mirror the GSEs, etc.Most DSCR Lenders will have similar rates and terms and generally similar processes - so generally what will make the "best" one is the best one for your needs - I would focus on any specialties or niches - like short term rentals, if you do multifamily or mixed use, BRRRR Method or focus in on a specific market - find someone who specializes and has a good track record in that niche or area

What tools or platforms do you find most effective for tracking payments and amortization schedules?

I’d love to hear if your biggest home runs have been from: a) buying an existing STR, tweaking it with your own unique skill set and applying your experience-proven enhancements to be a top performing property, orb) converting a previously non-rental property into an STR?