These are all things I am trying to plan for. 

I have from time to time spoken with the city administrator, economic developer, & a person at building planning commission.

Renovations that truly add value-like modern kitchens, open floor plans, and energy-efficient upgrades are making the difference in selling faster and at top dollar.Financing & Interest Rates: The higher cost of borrowing has made tight budgeting more important than ever.

We just gave our tenants notice that we are planning to move into the rental they are leasing from us.  

No, he's not an architect, he drew all designs, floor plan, site plan, etc, and we had a structural engineer design his part, and paid an architect to sign off on them.  

Has a garden, Parking, and hits the requirements to be able to get it licenced as Local Accommodation.  

We purchased this buy and hold historic duplex which faces William Land Park in Sacramento.

The first thing I ask is why am I Buying the property.I always look at the exit strategy first, is it going to be a rental, a lease option sell, am I planning on living in it.

Platforms like Procore, JobTread, Buildertrend, and FlipperForce have caught my eye, but I want to make sure I’m considering the best fit for my needs.Here’s what I’m looking for in a solution:Cost Estimation: A tool that accurately calculates material and labor costs.Project Oversight: Features to manage tasks, schedules, and budgets efficiently from start to finish.Vendor Integration: Real-time updates on pricing and inventory from suppliers like Home Depot or other suppliers.Material Suggestions: Automation or recommendations based on the rehab’s scope and specifications.Labor Planning: Tools to predict labor hours and staffing requirements for each phase of the project.For those of you who’ve used any of these platforms (or others), I’d love to hear your thoughts:Which software have you found most effective and why?

That means creating a clear budget, forecasting cash flow, and maintaining a detailed financial model that tracks both the current and future performance of your portfolio.Tax Optimization & Risk ManagementBeyond financial clarity, strategic tax planning and risk management are essential to safeguard and grow your real estate investments.