You should only consider switching when your current software has a significant flaw or lacks features that force you to spend excessive time on workarounds.

I would like to meet the requirement of spending over 100 hours on it yearly and spending more time than anyone else. 

Listen to Podcasts: Spend a few minutes each day on real estate podcasts.

You must prioritize your mental health before spending money on real estate.

Unfortunately, the hours you spend managing your plumbing company likely wouldn’t count toward real estate professional status (REPS) hours.

If that's the case, the flex space adds no value from an income standpoint, unless you spend a little money to put in an exterior door and window. 

I figure if I want to scale my portfolio I should spend at least some time property managing.

I am working on a product that will help small-medium size landlords launch and maintain Internet presence at a small monthly cost without spending big budget on custom development.It will include: SEO, custom domain, direct syncing with your property management software, syncing with QB. 

Savan cool well it is good to start and when it is the first deal it is wiser to be cautious and not over extend one self on the payment and rehab costs.

I'm particularly passionate about central Florida, where we use to live and where we currently live.Outside of real estate, I enjoy flying as a professional pilot, spending time with my family, and traveling.Excited to learn and connect with you all!