They then have another realization that “sweat equity” is actually hard and requires tools, time, and a know-how in order to do the job right.When you’re under contract you’ll come up with a scope of work and budget, submit it for approval to the lender, and you’ll be able to make draws once you’ve closed and started the project.

Granted, BP has lots of wonderful tools for us to use, but with over 1.7 million members it seems like we should be able to work some type of deal with Quickbooks to give members, or even just Pro members a discounted price.

@Kyle Mitchell1) I like podcasts that focus on tools for success (practical) or lessons learned form mistakes (detailed).

On the other hand, PM's need to get better at communicating, implementing available tech tools and managing expectations.What other elements am I missing in designing this symbiotic relationship?

Yep downloaded the tool.. and playing around with it a bit... thanks!

You need to do the analysis cash flow using tool, photos. down payment, interest rate, neighborhood type, condition like every deal posted. 

I view Facebook as a "follow up tool" - place a pixel on your site and re-target them if they not converted into a deal.  

You are not alone in your real estate ambition.There is a very specific tool set and data scrubbing process required to make acquisitions work effectively and consistently: Here is what has worked for us after refinement since 1999.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/6994/79712-fin...

There's a Millionaire Real Estate Investor book, too.And create a database now -- whether it's index cards in a box, a free CRM, or a paid one, it will pay to have a database with systematic follow-up scheduled for you.My focus right now is systematizing my Met Database (and adding another 250 Mets this year), and systematically contacting a running list of 100 local FSBOs. 

But I self-manage and have repair skills, parts and tools.