They often miss market-specific info that can make something that looks good, be bad, and vice versa.

Could be a good place to start, although I have been warned of the dangers of mixing family with business in a separate forum, lol.What does Captain Save A Home do?

Gentleman,Since last posting I have taken your advice and looked into a few more things such as minimum 3X income vice the rent IDK what i was thinking and it totally makes sense.I looked into Quickbooks as well how do you like the mobile version?

LizarazoAssistant Vice President | Exchanger Officer | Old Republic Exchange Company

We are all at different points of life with the same goal to increase income but the vehicle for some will be a better fit for others and vice versa.

Ideally, if you're close with your contractor I would bring him along to showings to mentally tally a rough estimate of cost together (he may see red flags you don't and vice versa).

It will save you in the end, when you have differing opinions or someone thought something was the other person and job and vice versa.I've got quite a few clients that are flippers, and have solid Hard Money contacts.

What programs  you are plugging into Appfolio or vice versa with ease as you say?

For example:     Cash Flow + Principle Reduction + Tax Savings + Appreciation                                                                                                                           Cash InvestedSome markets will yield poor cash flow but excellent appreciation.... or vice versa. 

Your friend needs to get in touch with a family lawyer for ad vice on point #1.