Luke, if you are looking for something customizable then I would definitely look at Dannys CRM solution.

Also, the rate the fed is always adjusting isn't the mortgage rate only something that influences it.

I'd like to be fairly hands-off due to daily work commitments, and looking for something that doesn't involve a ton of risk.

When looking for a mentor, what's something you think newer investors can do to add value to the relationship and make it mutually beneficial?

Find something most everyone enjoys that is also unique to your community.

Do you prioritize cash-on-cash return, equity buildup, cap rate, monthly cash flow, or something else entirely? 

Advancing my knowledge of underwriting is a key area for me to grow, as I've always understood this to be something the lender does but I keep hearing that we as investors get creative with underwriting.

Hey Paul,This is a great question, and it’s smart of you to dig deeper before trying something like this.

Is this something that can be navigated solo, or would folks recommend I hire a lawyer to manage the process?

What was your upstart expenses and do you consider it a profitable endeavor or something that just waste time?