We also tried out REI Blackbook but not did not like it because was pretty clunky and hard to figure out.Now, being that we are not real estate specific, we have a general contracting business in Chicago; we have a pretty robust system built out in HubSpot, which we LOVE and definitely allows room for more growth!

My goals would be to increase monthly cash flow and have more access to the property's equity for things like Cap Ex, etc....Here's a blurb from a lender's website:"By combining banking functionality with home financing into one dynamic instrument, borrowers are able to save tens of thousands of dollars and years off their loan""Designed after popular programs around the world, the All In One First Lien HELOC is the nation’s first transactional offset type-mortgage program.Home financing and banking combined:Deposits lower your loan’s principalFunds remain available for expensesInterest is calculated on the average daily balanceThis lowers the monthly interest paymentsTens of thousands of dollars can be saved over the life of the loanMortgage freedom can be achieved in half the time or less

The tenant actually just moved in and per the lease they're responsible for washer and dryer, but their installer couldn't install the washer due to the non-functioning drain pan. 

.-  Pro's:  Additional functionalities, such as tracking maintenance, automated bookkeeping, screening reports, etc. 

You can consider diversifying across 2-3 markets initially but since out-of-state investing requires robust teams and systems, I suggest to start in one market, build your systems, and expand.

My own realtor said that 2020 was the most lucrative year of her career and that nearly all the people buying houses in Waco are people who are fleeing California, New York, and Oregon, moving to Texas in hopes of living in a free and functional society again.

I have no need for the rent collection or tenant screening as this is a function my property manager does for me.

But current search functions or magnifying glass is inefficient.  

It was a 1-bedroom apartment with a weird living room space that didn't feel functional. 

In the meantime, I'd recommend using the search function and set up keyword alerts to find other questions on land wholesaling, best investment strategies, and any other topics of interest.Excited to hear what you and your son have in the works, all the best!