In business, references and jobs done also help too.Handymen per CSLB are prohibited from taking on projects that are more than $500, unless they can either break the project down into smaller job or risk going to jail -especially if they furnished something recordable (ie, a phone conversation or in writing) in violation of this fundamental CA rule governing construction.So yes I do agree CA handymen should never quote a client anything more than $500/materials+labor per particular job unless they don't care about building a career towards being a licensed contractor honestly and dont care if they end up being criminally charged for it.As for a family member and/or close friend I would expect handymen in CA to obviously work out 'less than armlength' ways to help them with big jobs that do exceeed $500/project but not leave an obviously incriminating papertrail afterall its family you're dealing with anyway and nevertheless as a handyman (and likely brother, cousin, in-law etc) until one day you are a licensed contractor then can quote as much as you want per project.I'm tired and done with CA handymen masquerading as contractors, quoting contractor prices, yet not having even liability insurance that licensed contractors are required to have. 

Now if you are planning on using a hard/private money loan -- lenders don't care about income.

I'm interested in discussing cutting-edge techniques that professionals are using to adapt to the current market trends.Some areas of interest include:Technology Integration: How are you incorporating new technologies like AI, VR, or blockchain in your day-to-day operations?

This team should include professionals like agents, lenders, contractors, and property managers.Lastly, connect with other investors and attend local REI networking groups and meetups.

We operate a professional two-owner LLP unrelated to real estate (other owner is spouse).

@Andrew HeimannTo invest in Kansas City real estate, you need to be self-educated, have clearly defined goals, know how to relate, start from a small beginning point, seek advice from professionals, and carry out a thorough research.

With this new venture, we are seeking advice on the best software solutions that can efficiently handle both Long-Term Rentals (LTR) and Short-Term Rentals.I'm reaching out to fellow property managers and real estate professionals here:What software are you using that adeptly manages both LTR and STR?

As others have mentioned, things are a little rough in FL right now, and you need to do very careful underwriting.

It will also allow you to build relationships in your local community with tenants, contractors, real estate professionals, etc. 

When listing a property make sure all details are accurate Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?