In a dream world - the comprehensive solution does all this: *task management and sequencing where you can drop a property into a sequence ie day 1 call, day 2 mailer (have it automatically mail out something like a postcard) day 3 etc etc etc*project management outside of the outreach sequences for what's next in the process ie schedule inspection, send the contract, etc etc*ability to have multiple users drive around and if you see a property you can tag an address and add it into a marketing sequence, and also track the streets you've hit so you're not wasting time driving by the same houses more than once *dialer (ability to parallel dial numerous numbers simultaneously to make cold calling more efficient - Ive used tools like orum and kixie in other industries, and when you receive a pickup, the other calls are dropped) *skip tracing/data provider *website landing page for converting online visitors to leads*electronic signature/docusign*secondary branded landing site on different URL for blasts for deal disposition to your buyer listWhat am I missing? 

Additionally, there is specialized equipment including diagnostic machines and hydraulic lifts.The use of the accelerated depreciation strategy helps real estate investors to reduce the tax liability immediately which therefore increases their bottom line due to the offsetting of income.

Staying local would make capital the limiting factor where my restrictions out of state would be additional research.

There are no additional details what landscaping and lawn maintenance includes.

These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.

Plus, if you are using a broker their broker fees will typically be an additional 1-2 points.

I've even heard of GCs using auction type settings for returned items at Home Depot and Lowes for steep discounts.I've learned a lot about the GC game as I was up close to over 40 projects last two years and some went well and some did not and when they did not it was all Contractor related.If a GC isn't sourcing cheap materials at the same time milking the hell out of his 150-200 per day workers, then you can find yourself eating into your margins real fast. 

It's an investment into the property, and if/when they move out or even if they're there you can now add a traditional dryer to the property and collect additional rent.

This is your seed, when you plant seed you expect a return, but if you eat the seed (blow your money), you have no seed to invest, (no return). 

If you’re concerned about the cash income, you could consider additional safeguards, like a higher security deposit or using a guarantor.