The interface is user-friendly, and the reporting tools are especially helpful for tracking property performance.One downside is that it can be a bit pricey for smaller portfolios, but the features have been worth it for me.

@Kevin BartelSince you're in a high-income, time-constrained position, passive investing is a strong option, but there are multiple paths depending on your goals.

Use tools like the BiggerPockets calculators to run the numbers and ensure the properties align with your investment goals.## Financing OptionsFor Hard Money and Private Lender financing, it's crucial to build relationships with local lenders.

It can eat into your cash flow, but if you're earning high income from your W-2 job (I assume you are if you're buying in all cash), it makes more sense to use your time making more income versus managing maintenance requests as you scale. 

If you believe your property’s assessed value is too high, you have the right to challenge it.

In North Jersey, buying is difficult from my beginner perspective with high prices, property tax, etc.Barrier to entry feels high in my area.

Crime and Tenant Quality: With the higher crime rate in 76104, how much impact could this have on tenant retention and turnover?

He scaled with quality, going full-on luxury top-shelf.

I know a lot of investors have done very well in Peirce County but I just haven't learned or know enough about that market to make an investment there.Washington state properties are expensive and can be difficult to make breakeven let alone cash flow at this moment due to the combination of high prices and interest rates. 

I also practice as a Realtor because I enjoy it and it is extra income.So as an investor, your options are to get your RE license and have access to a lot of tools and do the research yourself (therefore you're paying with time, energy and a little money) or you work with a great realtor/investor in the specific market you're looking into.