Think of blind lady justice holding her scale, one side is risk, one side is coc return.

I'm reading Gary Keller's Millionaire Real Estate Investor and he writes a lot about net worth, and how it's important to track and grow it.

Professionals with decades of experience and very impressive track records do all the heavy lifting for you.

Anything to keep track of everything for rentals; looking specifically at single family homes now.

I'm not a wholesaler so I'm not dealing with a high volume of leads or contacts that need to be tracked.

You are certainly on the right track.  98% of success happens in between the ears, the more and sooner you work on that aspect (the inner game) the faster you will succeed!! 

I would advise looking at value add projects in the best markets (jobs, population growth exceeding natl averages) and sponsors (general partners) that have built a solid track record.  

What to Look for in a Real Estate AgentWhen buying a home, you want a real estate agent who… Takes the time to understand your needs and goals, so you have a true partner in your home buying journey.Explains everything clearly and answers your questions, so you’re never in the dark.Has expertise and a track record of success in the local market.Knows how to find great properties in your price range.Will alert you to new listings, quickly, so you get the jump on those opportunities.Will advise you on the best price to offer for the home you want.Will prepare and present the offer, and skillfully negotiate such things as price, conditions, closing dates, etc. so you get the best deal.Will save you potentially thousands of dollars by ensuring you don’t overpay for the property you want.Will recommend reputable home inspectors, movers and other professionals you may need.Not every real estate agent offers all of these services.

When things went "pop" south of the 49th and we watched them slide off the tracks, there was an about face in Ottawa (a slow one, but it did finally happen) and regulators for residential real estate financing started to reverse course.It is still easier to borrow to buy real estate than it was in the 80s and the unprecedented run of low - almost no - interest rates has helped fuel the continued rise of several real estate markets in the country which should have gone "pop" themselves some years ago.

Hopefully this website can get me on the right track.