Finding a property, negotiating a deal, securing a tenant, and managing a rental is seriously hard work!

What I usually tell people is go look at the profit margins of the big public builders like DR Horton, Taylor Morrison, toll Brothers, lennar etc..   

Perform the same task in each app to ensure a fair comparison.Load a property with pictures and details.Market that property.See what your marketing looks like from the public's perspective.Submit a fake application to see how easy the process is.Run a credit/screening report on yourself.Enter a maintenance request, assign a vendor, and attach a fake invoice.Enter charges to the tenant's ledger.Enter recurring charges and automatic late fees.Sign documents electronically.Run owner reports.After testing a few apps, one should clearly stand out.

However we also have a law that states that we must provide an accounting of the security deposit funds and refund (if applicable) within 30 days.Solution: Create the security deposit move out form.

Furthermore, if I am understanding things correctly, RE investors use the equity in their properties to scale/secure more investments, right? 

What are the best strategies for securing funding and investment for a private lending business?

That always makes it so much harder to rent, or secure a great tenant.Here's my standard go to list now for long term rental updates:-LVP that looks like wide plank white oak-Ultra Pure white on all the walls-Vertical/ modern stack backsplashes and showers-Pop of color on the cabinets (pop of color can include black too)-Butcher block countertops (lower end) or white quartz countertops (higher end)-Modern light fixtures in brushed brassKeep it neutral still but a couple of style choices with the light fixtures (which are cheap) and it will appeal to the masses.Good luck! 

He never used our renovation money for renovation.He also stole my mothers security deposit from her rental and so many more shady things I could go on all day.I have a list of property managers, contractors, former clients, etc that he has screwed over and have completely blacklisted him.

The vast majority of lawsuits against Landlords are for wrongful eviction, security deposit disputes, and Fair Housing Violations.

Any secured loan is fine as long as we have the documentation.