I have used Hubspot.com as a free CRM to pair with propstream to be able to write down notes from talking to sellers and creating notifications to follow up, etc. 2.) 

But if you're looking for out of state investments I would recommend pairing with a brokerage or agent that can deliver deals and most importantly deals with disclosed information so you don't run into similar situations where all the sudden there is big ticket rehab items you did not know about.

You name it here in Toledo and I've probably interacted with the neighborhood and the housing layout.Let me know what you are seeking, I can personally advise your entire portfolio or pair you with a basically capable and responsive realtor. 

We got enough properties, equity and revenues, where we interview various small and mid-sized regional lenders to land on one we will pair with. 98% of the time this has a component of Portfolio lending. 

My brokerage wanted to pair me with someone close to my background.

That someone would not be a contractor or family member, but unskilled labor from the neighborhood to help when I need an extra pair of hands for heavy objects, or mindless labor like yard work.Per IRS, "If you made a payment during the calendar year as a small business or self-employed (individual), you are most likely required to file an information return [1099] to the IRS."

Some people on here have also recommended I don’t use OPM if I have no experience myself unless I’m pairing with a more experienced investor. 

She has peed in the house, chewed numerous pairs of shoes, and started a fire by lighting the stove in our absence. 

I get mostly millennial and gen-x'ers, often traveling in pairs of couples, and very few kids.

Would an aerial antenna paired with good internet service and smart TVs be sufficient?