It’s made tracking my finances accurately a real headache and has me questioning the platform’s reliability.

In my experience thus far, I have found more accurate information online thru my own research, reading, and speaking with REAL REAL ESTATE PEOPLE WHO ARE IN THIS BUSINESS tell me the same thing: These people are here to sell courses.. 

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.

Play around with that with your more accurate estimates.Rentometer estimates that rents in the area for a 2/1.5+ are around $2500.

Accurate market analysis and conservative estimates are key.Underestimating Rehab Costs:Rehab costs can quickly add up.

Excellent point on the IRR, I haven’t built my spreadsheet out to accurately calculate that yet but I know it’s pretty high for the SoCal properties.

If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.

Additionally, the Courthouse Online platform is a helpful tool for property assessment data, including ownership and sale history; you’ll just need your property’s Control Number to get started.The Property Mapper is great for visuals, but it sometimes lags with the latest updates, so checking with the Recorder of Deeds or using Courthouse Online will give you the most accurate information.

In my opinion investors buy properties with break even or negative cash flow and hope for large appreciation are taking a gamble.

I recommend getting a scope of work from your PM while you're still under contract so you have an accurate estimate of what your rehab costs will be.