Since you'll be using a property management company, either way, buying the property base on profitability vs location might be the better option.

They are based on sending tens of thousands of pieces of mail to get deals. 

Base things like heat on the relative sizes of the units and water on the number of people living there.

Just a simple online way to keep track of the loan, that tracks & receives payments, and increases the loan amount each month based on the agreed interest rate etc.I'm going to keep searching online but I'm sure there's a wealth of knowledge here and I'm willing to bet some of you have used multiple platforms.Please let me know if you have advice.Thanks!!!

This is an email I just received from their rep:"The initial appraisal cost would be paid by ReadyCap but the expense would be taken from any from the sale/refinance and settlement to release the lien.The plan would be to determine the amount of equity based on the updated appraisal and first lien and then negotiate a settlement with you for the release of the lien.

For me, who is on hte podcast has ZERO impact on my business and the benefits of a paid subscription for BP assist me in growing my business - and I make these decisions based on the business and not on emotions or my feelings. 

However, wouldn't that fee be based on how much you escrow?

If they are open about asset based investment lending, you should try it.

But if we are measuring "competitive advantage" and therefore success based on the GPs that own the most units, have the biggest teams, and hopefully have the biggest bank accounts, I would say the primary differentiator is marketing spend.  

However, I usually go the conservative route when comping deals (NOT based on speculation or exaggerated predictions).