Quote from Account Closed: Does anyone have a good software or tool specifically for sending quotes and estimates, I have heard good things about mortgage coach but its expensiveHey Account Closed, welcome to the BP Forum!

What kind of market are you looking for? 

Tell us what you really think of the opportunity and ask more specific questions.

- Will they search for off-market properties for you?

There's no real hard and fast way or only 1 way or doing your first 2 points. your subject line suggests you're not looking to go to a large shop like a JLL or a CBRE which honestly I don't blame you those offices are usually pretty bloated.As far as monthly costs, if you are going to individually get a costar or other such license you are probably looking at $500-$1000 a month pretty easy in overhead once you have office dues, mls dues, marketing, etc. 

Market Appreciation is the least predictable, but historically, where you will make the most money.

If I could ever be of some help in the process or want to discuss specific areas of town and investment analysis, please reach out!

When you specifically mentioned STR experience and the possibility of something with some added "personal value" bells started going off. 

I appreciate the encouragement—I'm excited to learn from and connect with investors in this community.Right now, I’m primarily focused on house hacking in the LA market, but I’m open to exploring out-of-state opportunities later in my career.

You need the backup option in case the mid-term rental market changes.Minimizing turn costs and downtime is critical.