But I just didn't have the time to get proficient at it while at the same time starting up brand new construction of a 4-unit MFH in DTLA as well as take over all the landlording tasks.So, just as @Linda Weygant mentioned, I just set up two Google sheets, with the primary goal of making it easy for data entry on the fly.

Drew If you are proficient in MS Access it has the capability to generate an amazing amount of detail & reports as long as you have the time to physically enter all the detailed data.

Worst case scenario is that you get proficient at analysis and your market dynamics...best case, you find some deals.    100% of my portfolio is comprised of property types that I hear comments daily on BP that others don't consider them ever to be profitable.  

We don't want a lot of churn, but if you're not proficient in the online market place, you might pay a hefty price in loss rent.

After doing some research to see how properties are assessed, zoned, and many other variables in your county of interest, you will be able to down load multi family properties (for example) with great proficiency and accuracy but it will not happen in a 10 minute session. 

HiI am new to this forum, and apologies if this question is in the wrong placeBackground -My friends are setting up a Real Estate Fund, they are the real estate experts with proficient experience in Commercial Acquisition and Fund Investment whereas I am not (I am an experienced residential property landlord).  

Hey Ryan good job on getting started so youngIt seems the general advice here on BP is to focus on one property type until you gain enough proficiency of the fundamentals to move onto other types of investments.

It takes time and practice to start to achieve an early level of proficiency in different areas.2.

I am planning on doing on most of the cosmetic stuff myself and contracting out anything I am not proficient in. 

I have been calling around Wichita looking for an attorney that is proficient in owner carry and contract for deed law.