My reports don’t always ‘kill the deal,’ but they do shine a light on critical information investors may not be getting from their team.

Hey @Mordechai Chaimovitz - It sounds like you are talking about Chicago's NW side because there are definitely tons of areas in Chicago where a 2 flat can cashflow well.I know for me buying on the nw side was critical to my personal well-being and life happiness. 

The list goes on.For mission-critical items, you want quality, not cheap.

Your tech stack is critical.

You took criticism like someone who is looking to get better, and realize it's not personal.

The reason why I ask is because I'm sure some people are going to say it is critical to first build a network but I find myself doubting myself because why would someone listen to advice from a 21 year old who has never bought a deal before?

With a 40% expense ratio, the DSCR is approximately 1.21Hindsight Critique•Continue to build relationships to increase deal flow•Property manager (Mercer Hughes) is critical to completing renovations and quick tenant placement•Continue to build relationships with private lenders and personal investors•Have cash available to make quick competitive offers

I couldnt agree more though, cost is critical. 

Your decision to prioritize effective support and comprehensive features, even if it means higher costs, seems reasonable, especially when it's critical for your business operations.

I'm a GC so I understand her predicament and realize maintaining relationships is critical.