There are four key principles that guide me:- Consistency is everything- Never stop learning- Take Action- Value relationships over everything else1) Consistency is everything There are multiple things that I do every single day- Read – 10+ minutes.

The returns that investors require is generally based on their perceived risk of the project and the investment period.With my CFO clients who do real estate development, most LPs in the small-scale residential space (SFR & 2-4 MF) are investing for 3-5 years and are looking for a preferred return of 8% with an IRR of 16%-18% for turn-key and 18%-24% for value add.

Are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?

For automation we also use make.com, zapier as well as go high level as a CRM to name a fewI agree that integrating everything is key. 

Quote from @Donyea Jenkins: With this loan, do properties have to be "Turn Key" to qualify or can they be used on fixer uppers? 

The key is vetting your lender properly—asking the right questions, understanding the terms, and ensuring the numbers make sense for your strategy. 

They wouldn't just "change" policies without written notification.You mention a key point at the end. 

The key points we ran into, without getting too far into the weeds:1. 

Have you considered Turn-key? 

Memphis has been a hot market for investors due to its affordable property prices, strong rental demand, friendly landlord laws, and steady job growth—all key fundamentals for cash-flowing investments.As an agent that always works with out-of-state investors, I know how crucial it is to have the right team in place.