Any recommendations on the most efficient way to track your time when classified as a real estate professional?

Being 30, 60, 90 mins away ensures you can touch your property basically whenever you want. 

This is how they ensure the work is completed and the project is staying on budget.The questions you should be asking are what is the draw process.

We made a great team and grew an efficient department.

They provided registered address and limited mail forwarding for free and the process was fast and efficient.

Dig deep into tax strategy, tax efficiency, etc  Learn about estate planning. 

Your best and most efficient option would be a DSCR cashout refinance, more than likely.

As explained in this article, seller financing works best if you understand the needs of the seller.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/seller-financingReally dig into this topic and ensure you understand it and are prepared to use it.

Keeps it efficient

If out-of-state offers significantly better returns, ensure you do thorough research and build a reliable local team.