These software will also set you back at least $200 per month.Gantt SchedulingTeamGantt/Gantter/MS Project - Gantt Scheduling Softwares for creating Gantt Charts & Timelines, & managing tasks.Customizable Business/Task ManagementPodio - Customizable system that allows you to build workflows, track tasks, etc.Smartsheet/AirTable - Provide spreadsheet style platforms with additional functionalities for uploading documents/images, assigning tasks, calendar, images, etc...Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets

It’s an excellent gut check for someone like me who is looking to expand his portfolio and move into multi-unit investing.

Excellent advise here.

Having property management and renovation experience will put you in a great position to find an excellent house hack and to screen/manage roommates. 

@Isamar OchoaOwner financing is completely negotiable and an excellent option under the right terms and conditions.

@Thomas LogginsI think a 7 unit is an excellent idea. 

We built a template model for our clients to use, but you can build one using a basic Excel spreadsheet that will only become more accurate over time.

Now, my credit score is excellent and DTI is very low, so I should have no problem qualifying for the best FHA rate. 

If you maintain ordered and timely communication between all involved parties, have excellent interpersonal skills, are business-minded and un-stubborn with eternal patience for customer interaction and able to remain calm and professional in any discussion environment, then you're a cut above most of the field.As far as growing into top-tier, decide what demographic that means in your community and break into it. 98% of my work is client referral and over the years I've moved past the "hungry" phase of doing anything for anyone, having my hourly be sliding scale, etc. and into being busy with work that I actually like doing and what I want to be doing.

Some produce excellent cash flow north of double digit interest, others are more conservative and produce less.