Ideally, I'd like to close on a property before the end of this year, but I feel stuck.

I question how much value above costs can be achieved.An ideal BRRRR has zero costs and has positive cash flow after the refi to extract the value add.  

Investing as an LP in syndications/funds can be a great way to gain real estate exposure with minimal time commitment.It's key to invest with the right sponsor that has track record of delivering returns (ideally been through at least one downturn).

What is the ideal credit score lenders are looking for?

Do you know of any neighborhoods that would be ideal for that criteria? 

In today's world you need to be about 28-35% down on properties to be gross cash flow positive, closer to 40-42% to be truly net cash flow positive(i.e 50% of your income goes to maintaining the property, other 50% is actually profit).My recommendation is to buy ideally a 4/3 SFR that's a starter-friendly one in a good area, and rent it out by the room.

Hello All,I have been investing for the last 4 years in real estate and am on the way to purchasing my 3rd property (a flip :)I am having a hard time knowing how I should organize my incomes, expenses, taxes, ect for easy bookeeping, to help keep everything separate legally, & to produce income on the money sitting in the accounts.I can only explain my ideal thoughts in a graphic design so i will include that here:Does this make sense in order to maximize profits & keep things organized? 

These strategies reduce living expenses, offer easier financing options, and are ideal for college towns, urban centers, or large employers.

Ideally, it would not need something like Zapier to connect tools, as that adds to the costs and can be clunky. 

Ideally you would find a company that has everything under one roof.