We've found it has superior reporting features, integration features, and is overall more efficient to work within than other REI-specific software.The downside is QBO is not set up for REI so you'll need to do that or work with an expert to ensure it is set up for your business appropriately.

Yes, you will likely pay close to or at retail value if you are buying a quality property that has been properly renovated. 

Are their listings detailed with good quality photos?

I know you can’t predict this but I try to get quality purchases which helps.

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We pay a few hundred dollars for a professional quality pitchbook with the financials and that has been money well spent.

Are you saying you have superior skills to make this scheme work?

(Ask me how I know this.)You'll be priced out of virtually any quality market as you'll need to put anywhere from 25-40% down if you'd like to cash flow in a deal you don't have to significantly rehab (or found off-market) with interest rates where they're at (and don't expect them to go down to 4% anytime this decade either--a 3-4% interest rate is historically low and investors in the 2010s were lucky and spoiled). 

I am filing a suit in Orange County Superior Court and along with reporting to following government entity.

But it can be done.I only recommend investing if you can find a quality property manager, one with at least ten years experience managing hundreds of rentals and really good reputation.