I feel for you with your name and having a similar business model (to his supposed model not actual one I mean).

Specifically, I’m looking for tips on where to start and how to effectively implement digital solutions in a way that aligns with our needs.I’m also more than happy to share my own expertise in architecture and real estate development, wherever it might be helpful to this community.Thanks!

He indicated that they have begun to change their business model now and they no longer sell a property until it has been permitted.  

I was drawn to this investment mainly to test out the new padsplit model.

These tools are much easier to use than QB (even for those of us with QB expertise). 

I think one of the biggest risks you face with Cash Out is interest rate risk.It's really difficult to predict where interest rates will be in a 2-5 year time period, so it can also be challenging to model out future mortgage rates.

Andy Sirkin (fantastic legal team from SF) has a library of free online articles and a set of agreements to purchase, to help you on your way to become a Subject Mater Expert. https://andysirkin.com/article...Elizabeth and Christina (The Rental Girls) have done a great job pioneering the shared ownership (TIC's) model in Southern CA. 

Akemi- I just read of the fraudulent auction-- I need your apparent expertise- I haven't got an invoice yet- what do I need to do????

I think LTR vs MTR is very area specific and would rely on the expertise of the local agents!

The market we are in currently is ideal for such but we need the initial capital and assets (rehabbed) to begin execution on the model.