Anyone that is looking at your assets is always going to need to factor in property management, so you can show that as a real expense (and really make it as high or low as you want).I work in a vertically integrated real estate and development company, and I cannot imagine how things would run if we did not have an internal property management company that essentially works for the other companies but also stands on its own.

@Dennis KnappJ Scotts book on estimating rehab costs is a great start. https://store.biggerpockets.com/products/the-book-on-estimat...Here is a "general" rule of thumb for my market in Jacksonville, FL.

LexisNexis has a product called "Accurint".

After spending 25 years as a Software Engineering and Product leader, I’m now exploring the world of real estate investing (REI) and looking forward to learning from all of you.My goal is to leverage my current investments and savings to build a real estate portfolio that will eventually allow me to transition away from my current career.

Both properties have a substantial amount of equity that’s essentially sitting idle.Would it be a good idea to tap into this equity (through a HELOC, cash-out refinance, etc.) to fund future fix-and-flip projects or purchase additional rental properties?

It’s essentially the wealth you’ve built through homeownership.

This was pretty confusing regarding "Core" Stessa features, BP should probably refer to it as "Essentials" package (free tier).

3️⃣ Local Regulations: Before you invest in a short-term rental, it's essential to understand the local rules and licensing requirements.

I would suggest going to the find a lender tab here on bigger pockets to find a local lender who has the same products. 

Hello,I am a Software Engineer and a Real Estate Investor working on a tech product for the real estate mortgage brokers.