Hey all,I’ve been diving into options for software to help streamline real estate rehab and construction project management.

For example, with cash for keys you don't give that to them until they are out, BUT they may need help getting out.

The reason I ask is that knowing the fast movers of the area may help you choose your project.Lastly, what kind of renovation budget have you established, and is it an upfront budget, or will you be contributing to it over the time that you live in the property and renovate it? 

go to local meetups, they should have some here or try meetup app or eventbrite. continue to network and that can help you execute your plans.

While I am no expert, I would be happy to help if you think that I can be a resource.

I wanted to help them out and minimize their loss and saw an opportunity to get a property slightly below market because of my commission savings, immediate mortgage and maintenance relief, in addition to keeping a lower short term interest rate How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

Down the road, you can also use the 1031 exchange to defer taxes as you go from property to property, as long as they are like for like.I hope that helps get the ideas flowing....

Our analysis showed a $20K annual revenue increase for comparable 3BD vs. 4BD listings, making a ~$1,000 investment in furniture well worth it.Hope this helps!

If anything, I'm able to be a resource for them because I've read the entire book and have access to calculators here on BP to help them run analyses.