A Heloc is a good tool for doing renovations or repairs but not for down payments.Especially now that rates are higher on HELOCs versus a simple cash out refinance.

The switch happened before my employment began, so I don't know how Yardi operates or why we left, but Appfollio is fairly simple to use.

To those naysayers that are calling out "conflict of interest" and "huge markups", it is simple enough to offer your maintenance services as an opt-in choice.

You could use Redfin.com and Zillow.com and create a simple spreadsheet computing sold in last 90 days vs listed to see where properties are moving and what types of properties are selling the fastest. 

You need to find team members you can trust.Not so simple though;(

For a low-cost solution, you can create a simple Google form with custom questions and share the link with them.

It is simple supply and demand.

Something as simple as handing out golf clubs at the local putt putt golf, or possibly being a waiter at a very high priced restaurant and taking home good tips.

A simple partner landing page is all it takes, not a crazy expensive website. 

@Saurabh Kukreja, rarely are the stars aligned to make investing easy and simple.