Have a systematic approach to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.When my mind goes back to my early deals, I remember the times when I didn't have a solid checklist in place.

My approach combines thorough market analysis with a deep understanding of client needs, ensuring that each transaction is beneficial for all parties involved.

If 1 out of 100 people is approached with this same option, and only one of them says they were highly successful at the option you are dismissing as "cheerleading", guess which one I'm following.The majority isn't always right, they're usually just the timid, and feel justified because they are surrounded by others just as timid.

Starting with duplexes and transitioning into single-family homes (SFH), flips, or even commercial investments like a storage facility is a solid approach.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

One approach could be to reach out to tax professionals in other states with lower costs of living, as they might provide quality services at more competitive rates.

How do I approach it in a financially smart way?

We financed this deal using our typical approach—leveraging Partner Driven's resources and capital, allowing our partner, Rodney Lomax, to focus on property improvements without the stress of upfront financing.

In today's market, rising interest rates and economic uncertainty might favor holding properties for stable cash flow, while flips could be riskier if buyer demand softens.For many, a hybrid approach works→ flipping in strong markets and holding rentals for long-term stability.

I'd like a systematic way, that's more efficient than my current excel sheet, to ensure I'm following up weekly with the same people while keeping notes etc.