Bigger Pockets is the right place to come for resources as there are plenty on the site here.

dogsbite.org is a propagandist site created by a web designer who was bitten by a dog.

we do have to remember and I know its 10 years ago and many on this site are post GFC investor and know no better.. but were do you think all these deals came from... back in 2010 to 2014  it was not from well performing assets it was from stressed and failed owners. 

A new member shouldn't be up sold the site's products when they are just asking for general advice from the forum; not what books to buy from BP. 

For anyone that is looking at developing or purchasing an STR in Packwood, WA I would take a peek at the numbers that are on the rental sites and the amount of bookings. 

And I have only GC ,d one project one couple mil spec home everything else I hire a GC.. who is really a site super..

Here’s a BP blog for more info on this - 9 Vital Questions to Ask When Vetting Your Real Estate Investing TeamTenant SegmentNo property ever paid rent.

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I love this site and all the professionals that give away free advice with no strings attached.

I use DealMachine, and I'm happy with it (I read the instructions you provide at the site, so I actually wasn't surprised by anything).