I've been in a co-living mastermind for a year, but I'm curious how you set your business up.

While using QuickBooks it is a mind set and you have to accept the process and procedures to use it as a real estate and property management software.

If you are really in Portland, you're going to have to really review the eviction requirements because it's known as a tenant-friendly locale. 

.🎯 Your 6-Month Timeline:Month 1: Foundation (5-7 hours/week)Morning routine: 1 hour daily market researchEvening routine: Deal analysis practiceWeekend: BP forums & networkingKey Goal: Analyze 10 deals on paperMonth 2: Education (8-10 hours/week)Complete 1 RE courseJoin 2 local REI groupsSchedule lunch breaks with agentsKey Goal: Build your initial power team listMonth 3: Systems (10-12 hours/week)Set up deal tracking systemCreate document templatesEstablish banking relationshipsKey Goal: Ready to make offersMonth 4: Lead Generation (12-15 hours/week)Drive neighborhoods after workWeekend open housesSetup automated MLS alertsKey Goal: Generate first 5 qualified leadsNow, the Owners and Brokers you deal with may not enjoy this, but you can certainly "practice" making offers.  

I would suggest making sure that you are following a set format/style of house each time you flip to systemize it more2.

If My father and I use the heloc to fund the repairs; I'm concerned to have payments on a heloc as well as giving up all the cash flow for a period of time.

Remember you will also need help with set up, hosting and cleaners. 

As your a good citizen and known politically you can ask for land to lease.  

Appreciate any feedback as well as similar stories that the community might be able to shareThanks and Happy New Years to all! 

Those positions are hard to come by but if you can find one and get your green card, you're set!