I have a calculator (semi-ugly but effective excel sheet) I use to look at the numbers on all 1031 exchanges I’m considering.Let me know if you want help with the calculations

In today's world, with the tools we now have, I tell the investors that I work with to invest in the best market and best deal you can.

LLC's are still the way to go but yes you can't tap into owner occupied mortgage tools such as HELOC's or high leverage.

Capital raising lead generation tools, email templates, automations, and automated processes.

I also just got this email about a renewal (only a partial quote) :Effective January 2, 2025, annual subscriptions will be priced at $179, and $129 for add-on units.

Additionally, working in a small-town market taught us how to effectively price properties for faster sales without compromising profit.

You also have to be super detail-oriented, focused on continuous improvement regarding the property and guest experience, very in-touch with what it's like to be a guest at the property (and a cleaner of it as well), and focused on technological tools and opportunities. 

DealMachine is a powerful tool for real estate investors, especially for finding off-market deals through driving for dollars.

The PMS around here are pretty terrible, I've worked with a lot of the larger ones in Cleveland and I think they just take on more properties than they can effectively handle and don't hire enough additional employees to make it work. 

Real estate, like other things has a snowball effect.