But from what I have seen it has a lot of useful accounting tools that should make my life significantly easier, and ultimately that's what my intent is.

Look for properties with value-add potential, plan renovations carefully, and use tools like the BiggerPockets Rental Property Calculator to analyze deals.

Here are some tips to help you start on the right path:Education Is KeyInvest in yourself first by reading or listening to books and podcasts about real estate investing.

Thanks for the tip.

Platforms like Zillow, Realtor.com, or even tools provided by BiggerPockets can help.

Just curious - what tool are you using to create these graphs and tables?

Any tips for navigating the competition in such a hot market?

There is usually not much that compares with what we offer, so we only compete apples to oranges, so incentives are not a good tool for us.The types of tenants we want (multi year) also respond better to an adjustment in rent than an incentive.

Here are some tips to keep your projects moving smoothly and scale up:Managing ContractorsControl Payments: Break the rehab into phases and pay contractors as they complete each phase.

Any advice, tips, or scripts for making the initial contact and navigating this process would be greatly appreciated!