The next steps are a business account, business cards, getting as much of this process automated to streamline, and then SEO.

So aside from investing, I have the ability to rehab others investor's projects, automate processes and build websites. 

Depending on the property, the automated underwriting system might even waive appraisal.Upen Patel, Mortgage BankerFederal NMLS# 1374243

But it seems like it could be pretty easy for them to set up some sort of automated search of the AirBNB listings and match addresses to loans...

I have to say though, there were a few times when it came in up to 10 days late, and it was an automated system so i'm not sure it's the most reliable.

The flexibility of doing the 30 is more valuable to me than the automation of the 10.  

You will get all manner of quotes, depending on materials and other factors- will you have xray machines, do you need center run power /water (i.e. dentist office) or do you do day surgery (will require automated backup generators IIRC), are your clients physically disabled, do you need chair lift, if you change an old building do you have to make it ADA compliant. 

Even if you have a PM company and automate everything possible, it still takes some level of oversight to be sure that your asset is not being devalued or misperforming. 

He seems to be organized and doing a good job, but definitely some room for improvement as far as automation is concerned.

I really like Joe McCall's Podcast as well, he is that master of automation if you are trying to grow a marketing business related to real estate.Networking is key.