The contractor locator function on BP didn't seem that great as far as results. 

Is it me or does the search function in BP inbox not work? 

EVERYTHING in this business should have a function a reason and a purpose.

If you create your chart of accounts in an excel list you can basically download your banking in excel format and quickly classify transactions with consistency.From there you can sum each account and quickly run a profit and loss report.I like QuickBooks because as I grow my portfolio I have all the functions I need and I can run year over year reporting.

CAP rate is a function of market demand and actual Net Operating Income.See if the seller will provide you with three years of Income and Expense statements. 

That plus my knowledge of how the economy functions helps a lot.Nose to the grindstone isn't a chore if you have a passion for it.Good Luck!

The differences between the two are as follows, a circuit breaker functions like a switch, each time the circuit it protects experiences an overload situation(too many appliances using the circuit simultaneously) the circuit breaker automatically switches to the tripped (off) position.

It will be hard to judge what's a well planned and functioning REIT if you haven't invested yet. 

There are no washers or dryers on the premises (might be worth adding coin-op washers in the future).Property condition: The garage is in complete disrepair, basically functions as a carport at best right now.

I could move into a property that looks like a good deal (either in SF or the Easy Bay) and secure an FHA for 3.5% down by virtue of living in the property as my primary, rent out additional rooms, and essentially function as the property manager.