Quote from @Will Greenlee: I would agree with @Drew Sygit every software has its kinks and this one along with all the other ones started somewhere.. 7-8 years ago Buildium was less effective than it is today, and now it is a lot better.

You need to learn how to analyze property and determine if they are a good investment.Here's a guide that describes how to analyze a property.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rental-property-cash-flow...

I'm trying to make it so I'm on the deed/title and not the mortgage.I know the income side would be effected with the dti I was just wanting the debt side not to be.

Write a book about it, utilize paid internet ads to drive book sales, follow on with YouTube videos, webinars, blog casts, on line tutorials, and sell a few one on one coaching sessions.4.

Also, how do you balance cost-effectiveness with providing a high-end feel?

Wouldn't hurt to consult a tax pro just to make sure there isn't a more tax effective strategy but I don't think lending provides any tax shelter.

I have listened to Dave Van Horn's podcasts and read his blogs on Bigger Pockets.  

Part of the reason why the rehab was cost effective was because I have a long relationship with contractors, have experience, and I also give this contractor a lot of business.

Because those simply demand a significant level of labor inputs that makes it very hard to effect the efficiency model we invented. 

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