For those that do not feel comfortable enough with excel to build out a tool on your own, I would suggest starting by taking excel courses focused on dynamic real estate modeling.

The real real estate billionaires aren't doing that stuff, fyi. 

Remember the famous quote from Robert Allen: "Don't wait to buy real estate.

I have been following the Real Estate Investing industry for a while and just recently decided to put my focus into it and implement a plan I had in mind for years.So I went down to Puerto Vallarta I put together a team of local realtors, brokers, contractors, property managers and a lawyer. 

For smaller investment amounts, we often see investors providing private loans or notes to other investors for their projects, which can offer attractive returns with the right due diligence.

Sentiment:  I want to see more people hate real estate. 

Additionally furnished to offer as a short term rental.

In the future, either get your Real Estate License so you have access to the MLS, or make friends with a realtor so they can get you comps to get an ARV.  

You hope that when they reach a point that they need what you offer, that you are the ONE that they think of and reach out.

You don't know, what you don't know.Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax accountant specializing in real estate taxation.