I plan on moving forward with purchasing my first property and starting a portfolio locally -before the year is over..

@Malcolm Brown it is great that you are thinking of the money to fund the deals you are going to get started with but understanding what a deal is, I think, should be the starting point. 

If they’re really in a bind, you could even explore something creative, like seller financing or a subject-to deal (where you take over their mortgage payments).

I'm also in Nashville and getting started in property mgmt.

There was a large number of starts all at the same time, during the end of Covid. 

Platforms like Procore, JobTread, Buildertrend, and FlipperForce have caught my eye, but I want to make sure I’m considering the best fit for my needs.Here’s what I’m looking for in a solution:Cost Estimation: A tool that accurately calculates material and labor costs.Project Oversight: Features to manage tasks, schedules, and budgets efficiently from start to finish.Vendor Integration: Real-time updates on pricing and inventory from suppliers like Home Depot or other suppliers.Material Suggestions: Automation or recommendations based on the rehab’s scope and specifications.Labor Planning: Tools to predict labor hours and staffing requirements for each phase of the project.For those of you who’ve used any of these platforms (or others), I’d love to hear your thoughts:Which software have you found most effective and why?

Have you already started connecting with any local professionals, or are you still searching?

To clarify, I will only discuss renovations for rental properties, not renovations in general.Before you start, clarify your goalsWhy do you renovate a property?

These start failing after 50+ years, causing lots of backups and problems.

ThanksCongrats on starting your RE journey!