FCI is big (160 employees) and their portal may seem like overkill, but they have their systems down and they are responsive.

We use an Enterprise CRM System, and are very organized with our files. 

The key is building systems and finding solid property management to handle things while you move around.

Also, check if there are incentives or rebates for upgrading to more energy-efficient systems in your area. 

Establish a system to stay in front of potential sellers & buyers.

My retirement system doesn't allow for me to roll anything over given that I'm still employed with the company and also under 59.5 years old.

Some people want and need the direct one on one support and other support systems readily available which does have a dollar value. 

@Zach Howard there is no agreed upon Classification in the 1-4 unit market.We've done our best to logically create a system for our market, mostly based upon relative sale prices, but also using crime rates, rents, occupant income and a few other variables. 

Hey Cecil, if you're anxious about getting started, I would likely recommend starting off with something more turn-key and then doing a BRRRR for your second deal once you establish your systems and get a good team in place.  

Building out the systems to continue to track inputs is exciting.