I already have proof of concept in Raleigh as Ive talked to multiple people (including the agent Im working with there) saying airbnb-ing rooms is a cash cow there. 

I've been speculating the markets in the Midwest for some time now and recently decided to make a post on BP to attain more insights from people who live & invest in these markets.

I’m eager to learn from people who have been through it already and are open to sharing their knowledge.

You can use other people's money if the numbers work.

Just would like to start building relationships with people In the Phoenix area as well. 

There are still a ton of jobs and people continuing to move into that market. 

She is a real estate agent but rents so no property to place a lien on.Sorry to hear this but its good that you share this as people only see $ signs when the think seller financing.

Quote from @Deborah Brancheau: If you send me a PM I can get you in touch with some companies and foundation people in that area.

I will not be at the NY Real Estate Investors Expo but I'm sure that's a great one for meeting more people in your region!

Transcribing transactions from bank statements, posting transactions to the correct accounts, and then manually creating an income statement, statement of owner's equity and a balance sheet is a fairly time consuming process and I have not been able to keep up with the book keeping between my regular work responsibilities.What accounting software do people recommend?